Benny Ray Dyer-age 73 of Luttrell, born July 5, 1951, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Benny loved to fish and hunt and was an avid U.T. Vols fan. Preceded in death by the love of his life, Cissy Smith; parents, Carnes Glynn and Mildred Dyer; brother and his hunting buddy, Bob Dyer; nephew, Chris Dyer.

He is survived by his stepdaughter, April Ford; grandchildren, Asjana, Devin and Jesse; siblings, Jenny (Ronnie) Coffman, Glenda (Rick) Johnson, Bill (Tina) Dyer, Connie (Alvis) Coffman, C.G. Dyer, Ted (Donna) Dyer, Peanut (Kim) Dyer, Greg (Jill) Dyer; biological children, Tisha and Kelly; special nephew, Eric “Bear” Moore; sister-in-law, Joyce Dyer and several other nieces and nephews. Beloved pet, Lucy.

The family would like to thank Covenant Health Homecare and Hospice, especially nurse, Jenny Roark and CNA, Donna Humbard and grandson, Devin.

Family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Cooke-Campbell Mortuary with a funeral service to follow at 7:00 PM Saturday, Rev Greg Hurst officiating, music by Mike and Greta Harless. Following the funeral military honors will be presented by Tri-County Veterans Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers the family would like donations to be made to the Tri-County Veterans Honor Guard, in care of Harold Miller, P.O. Box 362, Maynardville, TN 37807. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary in Maynardville.