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William Penn Dishmon, 80, passed away Friday, September 15th at his home.

A funeral service will be held Monday, September 18th at 2:00pm in the Fair Funeral Home Chapel.  A visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  A burial will follow at Mt. View Cemetery in Ridgeway, VA.

William was born November 26,1942 to the late Jessie and Hallie Holly Dishmon in Rockingham Co.  William was a mechanic for Ralph Barrow Auto before retirement.  He then worked at the flea market for many years and enjoyed selling his wares, meeting friends and showing off his Beagle, Ginger.  He was a member of Immanuel Friends Church in Eden where he served as an usher.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Betty Salmons Dishmon; daughters, Wendy Dishmon, Tammy O’Dell (Barry), Sherry Ahoush (Jim); grandchildren, Joseph Ahoush, Kristen Ahoush, Caitlyn Ray, Daniel Carter ( Andrea), Matthew Fowler (Kristen), Wyatt Robertson (Brittany), Ambrye Corum (Kyle), Seth Woods, Micah McCorkle; great-grandchildren, Braxton Carter, Levi Carter, Hannah Fowler, Landon Fowler, Kayson Bolden, Summer Robertson, Camden Robertson; brothers, James “Booker” Dishmon (Nancy), Wallace Dishmon (Paula); sister Margaret Porter (Johnny); many nieces and nephews and fur baby JoJo.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by a brother, Robert Dishmon; two sisters, Carol Booth and Ann Shropshire; grandson, Landon Jake Fowler; fur baby Ginger

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com

Wyatt, Brittany and family - please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. It is never easy to lose someone special 

Aunt Betty,

We want to offer our sincerest condolences upon hearing about William’s passing. May the love and happy memories you shared with William bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time. Unfortunately we cannot attend the funeral service on Monday but please know you are in our thoughts and we love you very much. Do not hesitate to reach out to us if there is anything we can do for you.  

Love,

Tracy and Bo    

Prqyers for all the family.  Marie and Kathy tank overby

Truly sorry for your loss. William was always kind and went out of his way to help others. Praying for you all. Sincere condolences. Craig Trudy and Ramona 

Hey Betty I am so sorry to hear about William  u will be in my prayers. Betty if u need anything  even just to talk let me know I am here love you❤️

MY HEART GOES OUT TO FAMILY SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS WILLIAM WAS ALWAYS NICE NEVER MET A STRANGER AN WOULD GIVE YOU SHIRT OFF HIS BACK GOD JUST GOT ANOTHER ANGEL FROM DRAPER

We are so sorry to hear of William's death. He was such a good person and a good friend to Willie.  Betty is with God now. You can sure of that. With much Love. Willie and Debbie.

Praying for all of the family. 

To the Dishmon Family, 

I'm very sorry to hear of your dads passing and I will be praying 🙏 for all of you for your loss. My dad Jerry Minter and William were very good friends and will be missed by a lot that knew him. May God comfort you in your time of need. 

So sorry about William's death. Praying for the family. 

Wendy, we are so sorry for the passing of your dad. Jimmy and I are praying for you and your family.