Joe Bryant Dingess

1946—2022

Joe Bryant Spaulding Dingess, 75, of Kermit, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at his home.

He was born April 21, 1946, to the late Bryant Spaulding and Laura Bell Dingess. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Jordan Walter Dingess, special aunt Marcy (Johnny Quesenberry), uncle Walter Dingess, grandson Sethan Singer, one brother and a host of sisters.

Joe is survived by his daughters, Tabetha Effie (Rusty) Dingess of Kermit, W.Va., Tempa (Naor) Nave and Dana Jo Kerr; grandchildren Nicholas Blake Alley, Jesic Elis Ray Alley, Shayna Singer, Isaac Singer, Marissa McCall and Emily McCall; great-grandchildren Jaxton Macik and Cameron Pace Jr.; brothers, Rayburn (Joyce) Spaulding; sisters, Emma Faye Fader, Mary Petrie Cook, Nora (Ray) Meade, Connie (David) May and Iva Dean (Grady) Roman; former wife, Janet Sue Dingess and a host of loving nieces and nephews.

Joe was a 1964 graduate of Kermit High School, where he was a member of the undefeated 1964 “A” State Championship Basketball Team.

Joe was an avid basketball fan and enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a beloved citizen of Kermit and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

The funeral was Saturday, March 12, 2022, in the Old Kermit High School Gymnasium. Arrangements under the direction of Callaham Funeral Home, Inez.