Thomas Allen Dyer
November 6, 1948 ~ December 4, 2017
Thomas Allen Dyer, 69, of Greenwood, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 4, 2017 at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis. Born November 6, 1948 in Gary, Indiana Tom was the son of Sidney and Anne (Lloyd) Dyer; his parents preceded him in death. On January 3, 1970, he was united in marriage to his wife, Linda (Hensley) Dyer.
Tom graduated from Rose-Hulman in Terre Haute where he received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. He was employed as a mechanical engineer at Pentek Corporation for several years and at Mainline Conveyor for the past 20 years. He was a member of the Center Grove Optimist Club, the Society of Mechanical Engineers, and Theta Xi Fraternity.
Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years, Linda; his son, Scott A. Dyer and his wife, Susan of West Lafayette; two sisters, Gloria J. (Gerald) Holeman of Union Mills, Indiana, and Phyllis A. Leimbacher of Valparaiso, Indiana; and many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Tom Dyer from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 8, 2017 at the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at the funeral home. Visit www.OrileyFuneralHome.com where you may express online condolences with the Dyer family.
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Tom always had a smile on his face he will be missed by many never think your alone you have so many people who love you and want to help you through the days ahead my preys are with you
I hope to see you again some day Tom in the Kingdom of Heaven if that’s God’s will.
I’ll need you to run interference for me so Pepper doesn’t chew my leg off.
My brother Bob enjoyed playing golf with you and Steve.
My deepest sympathy. His dad was my first cousin, somewhat older than I. Our family lived near the
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Lillian Leard Francy
My heartfelt condolences to Linda, Scott, Jo, Phyllis, Trisha, Lisa, Lea and the Dyer family during this difficult time. May you R I P Tom.
Linda, I’m very sorry to hear of Tom’s death. Sending you hugs and prayers as you being this this period of your life.
Judith Reichert Mace
Linda,
I’m so sorry to have missed Tom’s funeral. I only learned of his passing this past Tuesday. God be with you and your family in these hard times.
Darlena Riley