Milze Hulet “Slim”Dismukes, age 79 of Gardendale passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Jane T. Dismukes; his sisters, Agnes Wilcutt and Ann Howard; and a son-in-law, Paul Drake. He is survived by his loving family, a son, Michael Dismukes (Tracy); his daughter, Renea Drake; a brother, Harrol Dismukes; and his grandchildren, Jeremy Dismukes, Dalton Dismukes, Jenea Drake, and Payton Drake. He was born and raised in Cullman and Holly Pond, AL. Slim graduated from Holly Pond High School and served his country proudly in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Otis Elevator Company and was a long time member of Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church. He also was active as a Mason and Shriner for many years.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 28th, from 6 until 8 pm at Ridout’s Gardendale Chapel with services Thursday, at 12 Noon. Interment will follow in Oakwood Memorial Gardens.