Mont Dishman

Mr. Mont Dishman age 86 of Jefferson NC died Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at his home. Mr. Dishman was born June 27, 1922 in Ashe County to the late Riley and Cordelia Barker Dishman. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a son: Ricky Dishman Sr. He loved to farm and hunt ginseng. He served his country in World War II in the US Army receiving the American Theatre Service Medal, Eame Service Medal with three bronze stars, good conduct medal and WWII Victory Medal. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, May 15, 2009 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Dean Shaw, Rev. Michael Carter and Rev. Mace Johnson. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens with military rites. The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 2:00 PM prior to the service. Mr. Dishman is survived by; his wife:  Willa Greay Wyrick Dishman, two sons:  Jerry Dishman and wife Gail of West Jefferson and Jimmy Dishman and wife Joyce of Jefferson, one brother:  Guy Dishman of PA, two sisters:  Sally Miller of Jefferson and Tencie McNeill of West Jefferson, 4 grandchildren, Darin, Doug, David and Ricky Dishman, 4 great-grandchildren, 3 step-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to: High Country Health Care, 400 Shadowline Dr., Suite 100-B Boone, NC  28607. You may send and view email condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.