Otis Leon Dishmon, Jr., age 53, ?¢‚Ǩ?ìLee?¢‚Ǩ¬ù to his family and friends, of 6501 US 29 Business, Reidsville, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2015 at his home, surrounded by his loving wife, family, and friends.
The funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 16th at 2 pm at Fair Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Reidsville. The visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Fair Funeral Home 1 ?¢‚Ǩ‚Äú 2pm.
Lee was born in Leaksville, NC, on May 10, 1962, the first child of Otis Leon Dishmon, Sr., and Betty Coleman Hill.
Lee loved the outdoors and was an avid gardener and fisherman all of his life. Identifying with and championing the cause of the underdog was also a theme throughout his life. Lee took great pride in his tenacity by overcoming a number of challenges, discovering in the process several gifts that would shape his life. He was an avowed animal lover, having rescued a number of animals that became special pets throughout his life. He will undoubtedly have ?¢‚Ǩ?ìJingles,?¢‚Ǩ¬ù ?¢‚Ǩ?ìBeedee,?¢‚Ǩ¬ù and ?¢‚Ǩ?ìSweet Pea?¢‚Ǩ¬ù waiting for him. Lee was also a gifted, self-taught musician who played a variety of instruments, but had a special affinity for the acoustic guitar. Over the years, he played at many fundraisers for Habitat for Humanity as well as for numerous other charities. He truly enjoyed sharing his gift of music with his friends and loved ones. Lee was also gifted with the ability to make others laugh. He was known and loved by many for his quiet, quick wit, timing, and wickedly dry sense of humor. Empathetic and always a good listener, Lee drew people to himself naturally through kindness, quiet strength, genuine compassion, and understanding. Lee graduated from Morehead High School in 1980. Many years later, he would mentor students there, one of the most rewarding jobs of his life.
Lee was preceded in death by his father, in addition to his lifelong friend and fishing buddy, Mike Lewis. He is survived by his beloved wife Debra ?¢‚Ǩ?ìDebbie?¢‚Ǩ¬ù Newnam Dishmon of the home; his son Bryan of Reidsville; his mother Betty; his brother Randy, both of Montclair, N. J., and his sister Lori (Dishmon) Dixon of Eden, N.C., in addition to each of their extended families.
Instead of flowers, Lee wanted donations made to the Rockingham County Animal Shelter (Cherokee Camp Rd, Reidsville, NC 27320), or he hoped you would, in his name, do an unexpected and unsolicited act of kindness to some poor unfortunate soul.
Special thanks go to Kamalakshi Dishmon, Hospice of Rockingham County, and to the many people throughout Lee?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s life who challenged and encouraged him, those who saw more in him than he at times saw within himself.
Online condolences can be made to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
i got to know you personally lee in just the last two years. it was a pleasure to trade songs with you. you helped my guitar play and i always loved your style. playing poker for ten years you were always a tough cookie to crack which you tried to recreate in your last game, the battle against cancer.
its so hard for everyone when we all find out how helpless we really are in this world.
my prayors go out to the family and all his friends, i know your heart lee and hope to play again in heaven.
tim couto
Sending ,y deepest condolences to the Dishmon family. I got to know Lee from our poker community and enjoyed a few brief chats with him. He will be missed! So very sorry.
Judy (wingman13)
Betty, I'm so glad I got to talk with Lee at his job. He told me how much he loved you as we compared the time you and I spent at MMH. I'm so sorry for your loss. He was really special.
Mary Barrett
I met Lee through online, in poker forums and on various poker sites, a few years ago. His quick wit and willingness to share snipits of his musicial talent, most certainly kept us all entertained..he touched us all in so many ways. May the precious memories of Lee, soften the sadness in your hearts. With deepest condolences to your family and friends.
Shelley (aka shells)
My thoughts and prayers are with the Dishmon family. Lee was a great man and will be missed very much. Rest in Peace.
Todd Cruse
Lee will be truly missed. He touched so many lives with kindness. He was always good to us. It was always a pleasure to see him. May God bless you with peace and comfort.
Craig & Trudy Dishmon
Betty, I was so sorry to hear that your son had died. I did not know him but know what it's like to lose a child and know how hard it is. I will pray that God will comfort you at this time.
Barbara Hopkins Smith
Betty love and prayers to you and your family for your loss. Know that Jesus has him wrapped and sheltered in his loving arms where no pain or sorrow can touch him. Your friend, Margaret Wray
Margaret Wray
Our thoughts and prayers goes out to the Dishmon Family..Real sorry to hear about Lee.. I worked with Lee at Morehead High School.. Real nice guy..We pray that the Lord will comfort you at this time....
Betty Dishmon
So sorry for your loss. Sorry we can't be there, but I know my sweet brother, Mike met Lee at the gates of Heaven to give him the grand your! Love and prayers for peace and comfort.
Kim Cox
I had the joy of knowing Lee when we worked together at Morehead High School. He was a wonderful person, and my life has been enriched from knowing him. Debbie, I know you have been comforted by all the love that has been expressed on this site and social media. Keeping your family in my love and prayers!! Love, Ruth
Ruth Leeper
"Give to your brothers when they are in need. Offer up thanks for the gifts you've received. For there's treasures in heaven for the generous few for that is the gospel according to Luke." Thank you Lee for that wonderful song. My favorite memory of you and your great gift of talent. See you in the sweet by and by. Chip.
Chip Cardwell
I first met Lee when he worked at Etna on Barnes St. in Reidsville. I went to pay for my gas and he was sitting in the booth playing his guitar. I saw him for the first time in years when he played at the BACKSTREET BUZZ coffee shop. We talked each other's ears off. Great guy. I sure hope to run into him again in a better place.
Raymond Eaton
I worked with Lee for several years. A pleasure to work with and never a dull moment. I have never net anybody quite like Lee. He had the ability to calm, nurture, soothe and reconcile at will. Always had a interesting story to tell and would give you the shirt off of his back. We shared the love of our animals. One of the the most kind and caring people I have ever known. I found that he had an uncanny judge of character, that I doubted at first. He proved me wrong many times.
Lee, I will miss you greatly. I learned a lot from you. Rest in peace my friend. Please save me a seat upstairs!
WC Wrangham
My prayers are sent to your family. Lee was a great friend from the poker world, He will be dearly missed by many!! RIP Lee!
Tracy Deleon
I have never read a more fitting and descriptively truthful obituary. Lee was indeed the wonderful person described, and will be sorely missed by all those who knew him and were touched by his caring and generosity. Deb, you know we love you and are praying diligently for you and Lee's family.
Pattie Cardwell
Praying for your family. Lee was a wonderful guitarist and vocalist and always so nice. He will be missed by many. God bless you all.
Leesa Amick
Dear Debbie, family and close friends. We are so sorry to hear this news about Lee. He was a great guy and extremely talented. He got to know him when he and Steve were in school and reconnected years later with his work on our computer. He was always so helpful and so kind. He came to the house one day to help with our printer, sat down at our "very out of tune piano" and he told us how much it needed tuning. We laugh about that, but that was the musician in him. He will be missed by so many people. Prayers for all.
Susan & Louis Childrey
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Lee.I have know him since 1st grade. I hope God wraps his arms around the family and gives ya'll comfort. He is in a better place now.He will truly be missed by all who knew him.I know Mike Lewis and Mike Atkins ( He also grew up on Cherry St) will be there waiting on him. He is no longer in pain. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.MAY PEACE AND COMFORT be with the Loved ones he left here on earth...
pam richardson
Sweet Family, our hearts are broken for you...for we know this pain very well..we were so blessed to have had Lee and his sweet spirit in our lives. Take comfort in knowing him and his "buddy" are singing, fishing and telling all kinds of tales..together again!
Allison (Sissy) Lewis
Betty, So sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Words are no adequate at
this time. Do know I am thinking about you and your family at this time.
Peace of the Lord be with you and your family.
Frieda and Gene Christley
Frieda Christley
I send condolences with thoughts of peace and comfort to Debra, Bryan, family, relatives and friends during this sad and difficult time.
Roger D. Roach
With deepest sympathy and prayers
Laverne Lancaster
My deepest condolences to Debbie and all of Lee's family.
Teresa
We here at the College who knew Lee will miss him very much. He was a wonderful student to have in class and an amazing friend to have outside of class. Debbie, if there is anything we can do, please call.
Bill Price
I'm so very sorry to hear about Lee's passing, I couldn't believe it when I found out. I knew Lee from school and from work at RCC and from playing music. He was such an upbeat happy guy and I always enjoyed being around him. My deepest condolences to all of Lee's family.
Jonny Colley
Jonny Colley
Betty, I am so sorry to hear the passing of your son. Please know you are in my thoughts & prayers.
Betty Stegall Walton
Betty and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with ya'll at this time.
Kim Hill Marley
Heartfelt Condolences to Lees Family and friends, we chatted fishing together at .org poker site.I relished his friendship. RIP my friend we will play again!!
chris buckmaster
Betty, I am extremely sorry to hear of the loss of your very handsome son,Lee. Praying for you and the rest of the family during the days, weeks and months ahead as you all travel thru this "twilight time" of grieving and soon the wonderful memories will begin to release you from the grief and those wonderful memories will carry on until you all reunite with him at that grand reunion. May God give you all much peace at this time. Love in Christ Eunice Thurman Rice
Eunice Thurman Rice
Betty and family., sorry for your great loss .Lee was a church friend of ours from Lighthouse.We were out of town during this sad time .We would have Been there if possible.Our prayers are with Lee'sfamily and friends.
Mike and Agnes Hensley
Remembering Lee for his genuine smile, music & generosity to others, we count on you to help us keep music in the hearts of all!
To God be the glory in all things, Gloria + Mr. "B," Cary NC
Duane Gloria Best
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