John Eric Dimsdale of Raeford died January 22, 2024 at the age of 77.
He served 26 years in the U.S Army with most of his time in the 82nd Airborne. He earned numerous medals, yet his most cherished was the Soldier's Medal.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Calvin Dimsdale and Patricia Nealey Dimsdale, and his brother, Hugh Dimsdale.
He is survived by his wife, Gail Byrd Dimsdale; sisters Sarah Dimsdale Penna of Ave Maria, Florida, and Betty Jo Dimsdale Million of Cape Coral, Florida; and brothers Marion D. Dimsdale of Winter Haven, Florida, and Curtis C. Dimsdale of Sebastian, Florida.
There will be no service for him. His remains will be buried at Sandhills State Veteran's Cemetery at Ft. Liberty.