Roland Bernard (Bo) Dyess, age 61, a former resident of Paxton, Florida went to be with the Lord, October 10, 2019 after a short illness with cancer. Roland graduated from Paxton High School in 1976. He was employed with Sanderson Farms as a Feed Mill Manager in Kinston, North Carolina. Roland worked in the poultry industry most of his working years. He was known for his expertise and knowledge of poultry feed mills and worked for many large poultry companies. Those who know Roland know he had a brilliant mechanical mind and enjoyed working on machinery. Roland had a winning personality and will be remembered as a good husband, father, son, brother and friend to many. He was very generous toward others and helped many people during his life. He had many skills and talents that he used to build model airplanes and ships for veterans. He had a large collection of model airplanes and was knowledgeable about military aircraft and ships. He served in the Navy for several years as a young man. He loved all things military. His favorite hobby was flying. Although his dream of being a military pilot was never realized, he enjoyed flying small aircraft for many years.

Roland is survived by his wife, Teena of Kinston, North Carolina, two sons, Jeremy and Adam Dyess (Dianna) of Minot, North Dakota, one step-daughter, Morgan Stewart (Cody) of Kinston, North Carolina. Survivors also include his mother, Ethel Dyess of Leonia, Florida, two sisters, Cindy Wade (Alvin) of Leonia, Florida, Julie Goodson (Greg) of Enterprise, Alabama, one brother, Jonathan Dyess (Shelly) of Bedford, New Hampshire. He also had five grandchildren, Brenya and Logan of Mims, Florida, Sophia and Ashley of Minot, North Dakota, and Estella of Kinston, North Carolina. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Brenda Tolbert of Rainbow City, Alabama. He also has many loving nephews, nieces and cousins.

As an expression of sympathy memorial contributions may be sent to Honor Flight, an organization dedicated to providing veterans with honor and closure. Contributions may be made online at honorflight.org or mailed to Box L-4016, Columbus, Ohio 43260-4016.

A celebration of Roland's life is planed for 10AM Friday November 29, 2019 at New Harmony Baptist Church. Visitation will be 1 hour before services.

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