03-17-1951 to 10-20-2024
James Earl Dye was born March 17, 1953 to the parentage of K. D. Dye and Lucy Mae Booker in Terrell,Texas. He was one of 4 children born from this union. James accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and united with Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Terrell, TX, under the leadership of Rev. E.T. Winston & later the Bethlehem Baptist Church in Terrell TX, under the leadership of Rev. Richard E. Rollerson, Jr. James served as a head deacon; choir director at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church & he also served as a member of the male chorus at Bethlehem. He was a believer & devout man of God who mirrored Christ in the servitude of others. Serving Christ, his church, and others were of great importance as he taught his children to treat others right because you never knew if you were entertaining angels. James attended Terrell High School, where he was recognized for his academic and athletic abilities in football, baseball, and, notably, tennis. He graduated in 1969. Upon graduation, he headed to Bishop College in Dallas, TX, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration. James went on to pursue and obtain a juris doctorate degree in 1976 from Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University. His career began and was centered around the things that he loved. He became a semi-pro tennis player and tennis instructor. James eventually plowed into a career as an ISSD teacher in Terrell Independent School District, where he committed himself until he retired. On July 18 th , 1975 James married the love of his life, Rita Jeannette White. Together, they had three children: Jonelle Dawn Green (Sebastian Green), Jamiaya Earvette Dye, and Kellee Marquis Dye (Natasha Dye). He is preceded in death by his wife, father, mother and sister (Mary Frances Dye). He leaves to cherish his memory, three children, Jonelle Dawn Green (Sebastian Green) Jamiaya Earvette Dye, and Kellee Marquis Dye (Natasha Dye); two brothers, Douglas Lee Dye and Melvin Ray Dye; two grandchildren, Albernisha Jackson & Oneil Williams Iii; four bonus grandchildren, Adriauna, Arionna, Serenity, and Symmone; three great grands, Aliyah, Ariana, Aydan and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and
best friends that have become family.
Services: Public Viewing, Friday, 6-8 Bethlehem BC
Celebration Service: Sat, October 26, 2024 @12:00 Noon
Bethlehem BC-500 Frances St.-Terrell-Tx
Burial: New Oakwood Cemetery-Terrell
James and I grew up together in the Stallings Addition area of Terrell Tx. As little boys we played all kinds of sports in most back yards in that area. We took piano lessons from the Gospel Recording Artist Earnest Franklin back in the 60’s. If James was having a bad day you wouldn’t know it because where ever he was he would have you laughing and something he would say. He also was a paper boy for the Stallings Addition area and yes the talked me into going on the route. But finally all our hearts are broken for now but, I’ll say to my old friend James I’ll see you in the morning. Love and miss you buddy. RIH