William David Dye

COLUMBIA - William David Dye, 57, passed away after an extended illness on December 2, 2018. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Eastminster Presbyterian Church at 3:00 p.m. Visitation will be held at 1:30 until 2:45 p.m. prior to the service in the church Adult Reception Hall. The Rev. Dr. Jim St. John and Rev. Lynn Grandsire will officiate the memorial.

David, the youngest of three children, was born to Frances Smith Dye and the late James Madison Dye, on November 24, 1961, in Columbia, S.C. He was a graduate of Hammond Academy and a 1984 graduate of The University of South Carolina where he earned a B.S. degree in Business Administration and was a member of Kappa Alpha Order. He remained an avid Gamecock fan throughout his life. He was employed for many years in the tax preparation business and management of several franchises. He worked in Hartsville and Florence for the Jackson Hewitt offices until his health issues resulted in his return to Columbia.

David had an uncanny ability to learn and remember numbers, dates, movie titles, and all sorts of trivia. He had a keen sense of humor and a dry wit. He loved his Hammond group of friends, “The Grayhawks,” and always enjoyed their times together. He loved music, playing drums and especially enjoyed going to rock concerts with his son, William, and friends. David always looked forward to challenging games of chess and cards, especially with William.

He was a member of Eastminster Presbyterian Church where he played in the Handbell Choir and volunteered at the Christian Life Center.

He is survived by his beloved son, William Sims Dye, of Atlanta, GA; mother, Frances Dye of Columbia; sister, Betsy Dye Kinsella of Johns Creek, GA; and brother, James Madison Dye, Jr. (Lisa) of Columbia. He is also survived by his former wife, Scottie Sims Dye and her mother, Fran Sims. There are many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins and extended family who survive him.

It is with thanks and appreciation for all the doctors, nurses and therapists who have treated and cared for David through his extended illness. We are forever grateful to our ministers and church family for all their many prayers, visits, caring and concerns.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Eastminster Presbyterian Church Handbell Choir ministry, 3200 Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC 29204.

After the service, the family welcomes any friends who would like to celebrate David’s life at the home of Madison and Lisa Dye, 10 MacKays Point, Columbia, SC (King’s Grant).

Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com.