David J. Dismuke

Mr. David Joseph Dismuke, Sr., 60, husband of devoted wife Melba Ligon Dismuke entered into rest Thursday, September 10, 2009 at his residence in Dearing, GA. Mr. Dismuke was born in Richmond County, Georgia but lived in McDuffie County for the past 12 years, where he was a member of Second Baptist Church in Thomson. Mr. Dismuke was a successful businessman and home builder. He worked for over 25 years in the retail grocery business, advancing his career with BI-LO Food Stores to become at the time the youngest area supervisor. After BI-LO Mr. Dismuke also worked as a food broker for Port Brokerage and Acosta. Mr. Dismuke was fortunate to also have a career in residential home building that matched his talents and passion. He worked for over 15 years as a general contractor in the Augusta area specializing in the construction of custom homes. He was owner of Colonial Home Builders and then McDuffie Contracting until his passing. Family members in addition to his wife include: his mother, Ellen Dismuke of Hephzibah; brother, Mike Dismuke and wife Lorraine of Hephzibah; sisters Karen McGowan and husband Charles of Evans, and Donna Black and husband Tommy of Hephzibah; daughters Barbara and fiance Dean Ellisor of Lexington, SC, Jenni Mims and husband Lee of Dearing, and Holly Lewis and husband Kirk of Dearing; sons David Dismuke, II and wife Jennifer of Durham, NC, and Steven Dismuke of Dearing. "Pop" also dearly loved his 9 grandchildren, Brandon, Brittany, Blake, Morgan, Robin, Caleb, Cole, Gracie, and Luke. Mr. Dismuke was preceded in death by his father Joseph Dismuke. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 12, 2009 at the Beggs Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Ken Gross officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be James Cranford, Brett Jenkins, Randy Johnson, Donald Greene, Austin Greene, and Adam Greene. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 pm Friday at Beggs Funeral Home in Thomson, GA (595-4100). Please visit www.beggsfuneralhome.net to sign the family's personal guestbook.