Dewey Lester Kiser Abingdon, Virginia Obituary

Dewey Lester Kiser

Abingdon, Va. Dewey Lester Kiser, age 94, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 5, 2020. He had been a resident of Abingdon since 1986; having moved from Hurley, Va. During his working years, he was employed as a heavy equipment operator mostly with the Race Fork Coal Company. He served our country in the U.S. Army during WW II. Dewey was a member of Woodland Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father, faithful friend, and he wore a smile that brightened any place that he entered. He was preceded in death by his mother Alice Musick Kiser; father Beverly B. Kiser; wife Edith Blankenship Kiser; daughter Patricia Kiser Mounts; son-in-law Ted Osborne, Jr.; brothers Lonnie Kiser and Elmer Kiser; sisters Rousie Musick, Ollie Wilson, Vennie Musick, Fonnie Duty, Karmie Farmer, Magalean Musick, and Novella Thompson. Dewey is survived by his daughter Judy Kiser Osborne of Grundy, Va.; grandsons Pete Osborne of Grundy, Va., Brent Osborne of Mechanicsville, Va., Brad Osborne of Blacksburg, Va.; and Patrick Mounts of Cedar Bluff, Va.;great grandson and great granddaughter Grayson and Avery Osborne of Mechanicsville, Va.; sisters Irene Musick, Shirley Sykes and Elladean Musick all of Abingdon, and Bonnie Breeding of Littlestown, PA; several special nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from Noon – 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service. A funeral ceremony will follow at 2:00 PM at the funeral home with Rev. Phillip Cook officiating. The livestreamed funeral service may be viewed by following this link <a href="https://youtu.be/uZUrhSQV1DA">https://youtu.be/uZUrhSQV1DA</a>.  Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memory Gardens where Pete, Brent, Brad and Grayson Osborne, Patrick and James Mounts, David Sykes, Mike Sykes, Frederick Thompson and Mark Thompson will serve as casket bearers. Honorary bearers will be Willis, Clyde, Larry, Gerald, and James Kiser, Dennis Farmer, Ronnie Kingsley, Dewey Davis, Doug Melvin, Ricky Matney, Will Harrison, and Terry Looney. To honor Dewey’s service to our country, graveside military rites will be performed by the Army National Guard and the Highlands Veterans Honor Guard. Those wishing to express sympathy online or send “Hugs from Home” may do so by visiting <a href="http://www.farrisfuneralservice.com">www.farrisfuneralservice.com</a> and signing the online guestbook.    The family of  Dewey Lester Kiser is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service &amp; Crematory, 427 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 623-2700.
July 23, 1926 - September 5, 202007/23/192609/05/2020
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Ricky and Nadine Matney Rife
September 9, 2020
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Ricky and Nadine Matney Rife
September 9, 2020
Uncle Dewey was a precious soul. His smile, laughter and humor always made us feel welcome. Sending love & prayers, Nadine & Ricky
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Mack, Kaye & Barbara Ann Keen
September 8, 2020
Remember that we love and care about you.
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Tonya Mitchell
September 8, 2020
Sending you all our deepest condolences. With all our love Tonya, Kevin and Timothy Mitchell.

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Sheriff Blake Andis
September 8, 2020
Sheriff Blake Andis and the Members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office would like to express their sympathy in the death of Dewey Kiser. If our Sheriff’s Office can be of assistance to you during your time of sadness, please do not hesitate to contact us. Sherif... Continue Reading
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Michael & Audra Matney Balisky
September 7, 2020
With loving memories of "Dewey Kiser",

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Audra Matney Balisky
September 7, 2020
Uncle Dewey was such a delight to be around. I will always remember the bright light of his smile. We send our love to Judy and the family.
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Linda Justus
September 7, 2020
His smile made the world a beautiful place.
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Tribute Store
September 7, 2020
Dewey will remain in our hearts forever. He will be missed.
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Cassandra Ferreira
September 7, 2020
I will always remember Uncle Dewey's laugh. His smile would light up the room.
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John and Cassandra Ferreira
September 7, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love John, Cassandra, Gregory, Lydia, Anna, and Adeline Ferreira

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