John R Dingus

2 Timothy 4:7 "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith" John R. Dingus 84, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at his residence. He married Bernice Hall on August 4, 1956 in Scott Co., Virginia John retired from AFG Glass after 38 years of service, following retirement he enjoyed his farm and family. John was preceded in death by his parents Bob and Cordia Dingus; son, Terry Robert Dingus; brothers, Charlie, Troy, Orbin, and Roy; sister, Rosa Vicars, Mary Carter, and Helen Lawson. Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Bernice Dingus; daughter, Lisa Ray and husband Frankie; sons, Ricky Dingus and wife Frieda, and Jody Dingus and wife Lisa; grandchildren, Jenny Sherrill, April Seals, Lindsey, Hannah, and Hunter Dingus; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters, Kate Chase, Nellie Watson, Bobbie Sanders, Faye Akers, and Sue Puckett; brothers, Bill Dingus and Jim Dingus; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 7pm on Monday, July 25, 2016 at Scott-County Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow with Pastor Joe Hill officiating. Music will be provided by the Sluss family. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, July, 26 at the Dingus family cemetery. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10am to go in procession. Phillip Dingus, Bill Dorton, Harold Hall, David Cole, Frankie Ray, Eric Seals, and Michael Valladares will serve as pallbearers. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Amedisys hospice for the care they gave John, sister Sue, and nephews Phillip Dingus and Harold Hall. Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Home is serving the Dingus family.