McMinnville resident and native Bobby Dewayne Dishman, 62, was born Dec. 6, 1962 and died March 4, 2025 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital following an extended illness.

A retired employee of Tenac and member of the Baptist church, he was the son of the late Bobby and Mary Ruth Simmons Dishman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter, Holly Bess, brother-in-law, Donald Hillis and uncle, James Simmons.

Mr. Dishman was married Jan. 25, 1999 to Earlene Dishman of McMinnville who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by children, Shana (Clyde) Burger and Josh Dishman both of McMinnville and Rebecca King of Florida; 12 grandchildren; siblings, Judy Hillis, Nathan (Vivian) Dishman, Mark Dishman and Anthony Dishman all of McMinnville, Edward Dodson of Georgia and Dale Rigsby of McMinnville; several nieces and nephews; special cousins, Jonathan and Lynn Simmons and special friends, Kent and Betty Perry.

Per his wishes, Mr. Dishman will be cremated and the family will hold a memorial service at a later date.

Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home and High’s Cremations, Inc. are in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) March 7, 2025