Glenn David Dishman

Glenn David Dishman, born February 9, 1945, in Mabel, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2026 at the age of 81.

Glenn was the son of the late Mack Edward Dishman and Mary Sue Eggers Dishman. He graduated from Cove Creek High School in 1963.

Throughout his working life, Glenn was employed by Blue Ridge Shoe Company and later worked several years at TRW and Vermont American. He retired after 21 years of dedicated service as a Rural Route Carrier for the United States Postal Service.

Glenn was a longtime member and servant of Mabel United Methodist Church, where he held various leadership positions. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge.

After retirement, Glenn enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren while going on outdoor adventures, fishing, sledding, and building campfires. He had a generous heart and a strong commitment to his community. Glenn would do anything for anyone, and serving others brought him an immense amount of joy.

He is survived by his loving wife, Deanie Dishman; his children, Eric Dishman of Zionville, NC; Dawn Dishman-Flaherty of Zionville, NC; and Lora Dishman-Wentz of Greensboro, NC, and her husband, Elliott Wentz.

He is also survived by his grandchildren, Cyrus Wentz of Washington, D.C.; Mason Wentz of Wilmington, NC; Etta Wentz of Boone, NC; and Bridget Flaherty of Raleigh, NC.

Glenn is further survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Eddie and Kathy Dishman; his niece, Lisa Totherow, and her husband, Chris Totherow; his nephew, Preston Dishman; and his great-niece, Addison Totherow.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mack Edward Dishman and Mary Sue Eggers Dishman, and his niece, Katina Dishman.

Glenn will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, love of family, and dedication to his community. His presence touched the lives of many, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

The Dishman Family will be receiving friends and family on September 18, 2026 at Mabel United Methodist Church from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM. Services will begin at 2:00 PM with a mausoleum service to immediately follow.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations may be made to the Mabel United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund.

Online condolences may be shared at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com

Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Dishman family. 

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