Celebrating the life of
Bernard Baker Dismukes
February 25, 1930 - September 24, 2008
Bernard Baker Dismukes
SAVANNAH – Bernard Baker Dismukes died Wednesday morning, September 24, 2008, at Memorial Hospital. A native of Savannah, he was born February 25, 1930. He was predeceased by his parents, John Terry Dismukes, Sr. and Marguerite Baker Dismukes, and his sister and two brothers.
Mr. Dismukes was a long time member of Bull Street Baptist Church, where he served in many capacities. He was a 1948 graduate of Savannah High School and a graduate of Armstrong College. He was also active in many community organizations including the Savannah Volunteer Guard past president, Fraternal Order of Police, Riverview Nursing Home Affiliates past president, Pet Assistance League of Savannah, Coastal Therapy Dogs with his beloved dog, Fritz, and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. He was active for many years as a Chapter Leader of the John Birch Society. He was an active member of the Masonic order Zerubbabel Lodge and the Alee Shrine, where he served in the Carnival Unit for many years and as President of the Ritualistic Divan at the time of his death. A patriot, his military service was as a Second Lieutenant in the 118th Field Artillery of the Georgia Army National Guard.
Mr. Dismukes' early career was with National Gypsum. He later served as a customs officer at the Port of Savannah with U.S. Customs, retiring after more than 20 years service.
A devoted family man, he is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Nan All Dismukes, two daughters, Kathleen McGahey Tom of Palm Coast, Florida, Cynthia Waters Don of Savannah, three granddaughters, Laura Van Pelt Charles of Birmingham, Alabama, Anne Jackson Lanier of Charlottesville, Virginia, and Claire Waters of Savannah, and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday at Bull Street Baptist Church with Rev. Calvin Fowler officiating.
Interment will follow in Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park on Wheaton Street.
Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Ralph Thomas Sunday School Class of Bull Street Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations among the following are suggested: Bull Street Baptist Church, 17 East Anderson Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401; Pet Assistance League, P.O. Box 3936, Savannah, Georgia 31419; or Riverview Affiliates, 6711 LaRoche Avenue, Savannah, Georgia 31406.
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To Cindy and family, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time. I've only met your father twice and each time he glowed with the light of our Lord. He leaves behind a legacy of light that is certainly reflected in the hearts and lives of all who know him.
- Margaret & Jon Jaques, Savannah, GA
To Miss Nan & Family.. I was so sad to hear about your loss. The whole neighborhood will not be the same without seeing Bernie working in the yard with you, walking Fritz or touring around on his bike...such a good man will not be forgotten.
- Bonnie Blakley, Savannah, GA
Cindy: So sorry to read about your dad. Fondly, Maureen
- Maureen Farrell Eason, Savannah, GA
He will be missed....he used to take me shrimping, do almost all the casting, and insist that I take most of shrimp...when he made a good cast and brought up a lot of shrimp he would say 'that's a Captain D's platter's...We went into a small creek and did good and he said I'm going to name this Jack Brown's Creek....He was a great and gentle person.
- Jack L. Brown, Savannah, GA
Mr. Dismukes was a very special friend to my father, Rufus Brabham. He was always kind and caring to him and made sure that he went to Savannah Volunteer Guard Meetings when he was no longer able to drive at night. I am sure he will be missed by many as he touched so many lives. I really appreciate what he did for my father and I am sure he helped many others. May God be with you and your family. Linda Brabham MacMillan
- LINDA B MACMILLAN, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts, love and prayers are with you. We will miss Bernie--everything about him, his smile, his prayers, his work at the church, and most of all, he was our friend. The world is a better place for his being here--he left lots of memories behind.
- Ed and Adrienne Stalworth, Pooler, GA
Well Mr. Dismuhes was a Great Man and Father and husband. Him and my Father used to go Shrimping. and my Father was a member of the Carnival Unit. My memories was the Dismukes would walk their Dog. My condolenses and Prayers go out to the Family. And as i say him and my Father will be great Shimpers in Heaven
- Stephen L. Silva, Savannah, GA
To the Dismukes Family, So very sorry to hear of Bernie's illness and passing. He will be missed by family and many friends. Irvin Deal Ret'd Natl. Gyp. co-worker
- Irvin Deal, Savannah, GA
To Cindy and family, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time. I've only met your father twice and each time he glowed with the light of our Lord. He leaves behind a legacy of light that is certainly reflected in the hearts and lives of all who know him.
- Margaret & Jon Jaques, Savannah, GA
To Miss Nan & Family.. I was so sad to hear about your loss. The whole neighborhood will not be the same without seeing Bernie working in the yard with you, walking Fritz or touring around on his bike...such a good man will not be forgotten.
- Bonnie Blakley, Savannah, GA
Cindy: So sorry to read about your dad. Fondly, Maureen
- Maureen Farrell Eason, Savannah, GA
He will be missed....he used to take me shrimping, do almost all the casting, and insist that I take most of shrimp...when he made a good cast and brought up a lot of shrimp he would say 'that's a Captain D's platter's...We went into a small creek and did good and he said I'm going to name this Jack Brown's Creek....He was a great and gentle person.
- Jack L. Brown, Savannah, GA
Mr. Dismukes was a very special friend to my father, Rufus Brabham. He was always kind and caring to him and made sure that he went to Savannah Volunteer Guard Meetings when he was no longer able to drive at night. I am sure he will be missed by many as he touched so many lives. I really appreciate what he did for my father and I am sure he helped many others. May God be with you and your family. Linda Brabham MacMillan
- LINDA B MACMILLAN, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts, love and prayers are with you. We will miss Bernie--everything about him, his smile, his prayers, his work at the church, and most of all, he was our friend. The world is a better place for his being here--he left lots of memories behind.
- Ed and Adrienne Stalworth, Pooler, GA
Well Mr. Dismuhes was a Great Man and Father and husband. Him and my Father used to go Shrimping. and my Father was a member of the Carnival Unit. My memories was the Dismukes would walk their Dog. My condolenses and Prayers go out to the Family. And as i say him and my Father will be great Shimpers in Heaven
- Stephen L. Silva, Savannah, GA
To the Dismukes Family, So very sorry to hear of Bernie's illness and passing. He will be missed by family and many friends. Irvin Deal Ret'd Natl. Gyp. co-worker
- Irvin Deal, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
