Richard Willard Dyer

Richard “Dick”, “Richie”, “Yank” Willard Dyer entered into his heavenly life on Saturday, December 10, 2016. Dick was born February 22, 1936, in South Paris, Maine, to Harold Willard Dyer and Gladys Dyer. Raised in Norway, Maine, he was a gifted athlete and lettered all four years in high school football, basketball and baseball. After high school Dick entered the U.S. Navy where he served four years continuing to play baseball and basketball for various U.S. Naval stations. After completing his naval duty at Kingsville Naval Air Station, Kingsville, Texas, he attended Sam Houston State University where he played four years in baseball. While at Sam Houston he was president of Alpha Chi, Vice President Sam Houston “T” Club, Vice President Professional Accounting Club, Vice President Senior Class, Vice President Lettermen’s Association, Dean’s List, Baseball Captain, Who’s Who In American Colleges & Universities, All College favorite, Sam Houston Athletic Hall Of Honor and a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. After graduating Sam Houston State University, Dick played Canadian Semi-Pro Baseball. His long financial career began when Dick moved to Houston for a position with the accounting firm of Ernst and Young. He then began a distinguished 40-year career in the Houston area working for numerous banks in various executive management positions, including CEO and President. After retirement Dick enjoyed his days golfing, gardening and volunteering for Fort Bend Meals On Wheels where he worked diligently taking care of ‘his ladies’ as he referred to them. He was very much a ‘people person’ and always had a smile on his face. He is survived by his beloved wife of thirty-three years Gail; his son, Scot Dyer and wife Verna Jean; son Michael Dyer and wife Hauna Mae; grandchildren Chase Ryan Dyer, Avery Harrison Dyer, Alex Ethan Dyer, Molly Claire Dyer, Isaac Michael Dyer and Shekinah Joy Dyer; brothers Donald Dyer and wife Edie, Roger Dyer and wife Brenda, and Bradley Dyer; sister-in-laws Donna Wirick Slayton and husband Jack, and Sheila Wirick Langham; beloved nieces Kimberly “Kimmy Sue” Slayton Bishop and husband Roy, Michelle “Brown Eyed Toot” Slayton, and Ali “You Little Toot’” Langham Miller and husband Chris. He was loved by many for his kindness, loving nature and wonderful, unusual laugh and will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 3471 Westheimer, Tuesday December 20, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dick’s name to the Fort Bend Seniors Meals On Wheels, P.O. Box 1488, Rosenberg, Texas 77471.