Charles Brent Dye

Charles Brent Dye, 82, of Blytheville passed away Wednesday morning at Gosnell Therapy & Living Center. He was born in Leachville Arkansas to Charles C. and Nina Taylor Dye on September 22, 1931.

Mr. Dye served his country in the United States Air Force for 23 years. He served in Korea, Vietnam, Philippines, Alaska and retired at Blytheville Air Force Base in 1974 as a Senior Master Sergeant.

Mr. Dye was a student of the FBI Academy. He worked for the Mississippi County Sheriff Department serving as Captain in the CID for 7 ½ years. He also served as the Chief of Police in Blytheville for 7 ½ years.

Mr. Dye was a member of the American Legion, the Masonic Lodge, and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed his work and reading.

He is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters: Evelyn Struwe and Freda Inez Dye; four brothers: Harlan, Vane, Thomas, and Max Dye.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Wanda R. Dye, of Blytheville; one daughter: Mary Elizabeth Ingram, Memphis TN; three sons: Charles Brent Dye, Jr., Melbourne FL, William Harlan Dye, Shreveport LA, and Garland Wayne Dye of Hendersonville NV;Eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and one brother, Spence Dye, of Jackson MS; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be Friday at 2:00 P.M. in Carney Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Tommy Carney officiating and Mr. Wally Thomas in charge of the Masonic Rite. Visitation will be Friday 1:00-2:00 P.M. Burial will be in Carney Cemetery. Condolences may be offered at www.carneyfuneralhome.com.

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