Robert Lee “Butch” Dye, Clinton

Robert Lee “Butch” Dye, age 69, of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016, at Methodist Medical Center. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and relaxing by the river at the Marina in Oak Ridge prior to his declining health. Affectionately known as “Rookie” to his friends, he never met a stranger and there was never a dull moment when he was around. He had a heart of gold and would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. Preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Sadie Dye; niece, Pamela Michelle Dye; sister, Deborah Jean Shepherd, and a brother, Danny Lee Whitt. Butch retired from Wackenhut/BWXT-Y-12/CNS after 43 years of service as a security guard.

He is survived by daughters, Sonia Dye (Melvin Williams) of Clinton, TN, Yashiallion Thrasher (Travis) of Lake City, TN, Lazendra Willis of Knoxville, TN, Tyishnia Morgan (Carlos) of Claxton, TN; sons Robert “Bobby” Dye of Clinton, TN, Reeshawn Willis (Tracy) of Knoxville, TN, Cody Dye of Louisville, KY; grandchildren, Brittany Scalf (Ricky), Branden Dye, Brandi Dye, Ajai Coleman, Thyshad Thrasher, Tionne Thrasher, Tyus Thrasher, RaeQuan Willis, Malaysia Maples, Nuriah Maples, Broderick Maples, Jr., Reeshawn Willis, Jr., Aailayh Willis, Ayanna McKinney; great-grandchildren, Elliot Barnett, Tryston Dye, Riamier Stewart, Rae-Jon Stewart; sisters, Willie Mae Harris (Robert), Leola Harris, Ann Dowdell, all of Clinton, TN; brother, John Floyd Dye (Waynette) of Clinton, TN; Aunts, Creola McCrorey, Ineeda Pickett, Mary Ann Leitner; special cousin Lester Cunningham & wife Mary Lee of Great Falls, SC; special friends Joyce Dye of Clinton, Rev. Edward Asbury of Clinton, Melvin Turner, and Chris Turner of Clinton, TN; numerous nieces and nephews. Special thanks to son, Bobby Dye and grandson, Branden Dye for going above and beyond in taking care of Butch during his final months.

The family would like to thank Mt. Sinai Baptist Church ministers, Pastor William Caldwell, Jr., and Rev. Ernest Scruggs, and the ICU\CCU nursing staff at Methodist Medical Center for their care during this time.

The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 pm, Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Holley Gamble Funeral Home.  His funeral service will be 3:00 pm, Sunday at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church with Pastor William Caldwell officiating.  His graveside will follow at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Cemetery.

Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.

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