Elder Douglas Lee Dyer

“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.”  These words from God are the words that Elder Douglas Lee Dyer lived by until the day he was called to his heavenly home.

Elder Douglas Lee Dyer Sr., 94, of Worcester, passed from this life into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, November 4, 2021, surrounded by the love of his family.  He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Lula (Smith) Dyer in May 2018.

Elder Dyer is survived by his devoted family, including three sons, Gilbert Pitts Jr. and Larry Pitts and his wife Brenda Ozan-Pitts  both of Worcester, and Douglas Dyer Jr. and his wife Marcie of Fitchburg; five daughters, Florine Pitts-Guthrie and her husband Dr. C.D. Guthrie of Clifton Park, NY, Sadie Pitts-Walker, Sandra Reese and her husband Dr. Bernard Reese, Diane Pitts-Tolson, and Angela Dyer all of Worcester; one brother, Johnny Woll of CT and a cousin whom he cherished as his brother, Bishop Robert Webbs, Sr., Jurisdictional Prelate of the Greater New Hampshire Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of the Church of God in Christ; twenty eight-grandchildren; thirty-great grandchildren; three great grandsons; and a great grandchild soon to be born; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and many others touched through his ministry.  He was predeceased by two sons, Willie G. Pitts in 2017 and Philip Pitts in 1974.  He was also predeceased by a brother and three sisters, Zelnor Dyer, Jr., Ruby Woods, Patricia Taylor, and Jessie Franklin.  Reverend Dyer was born in Oakridge, Louisiana, son of the late, Zelnor and Bessie (Williams) Dyer, Sr.  He grew up in Louisiana before moving to Massachusetts in 1947 and making Worcester his home in 1966.

Elder Dyer or “Rev”, as he was affectionately known, was the Pastor of True Way Church of God in Christ in Springfield, MA. He served also as President of the Evangelistic Department of the Greater New Hampshire Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of the Church of God in Christ. His sincere love for God and people, was a beacon of light to everyone he encountered. He was a unique soul who took the time to love everyone unconditionally.  Elder Dyer and Mother Dyer took in many children and raised them as their own, eliminating the need to say “stepchildren”. They were their own children.  He served faithfully, with great devotion, love, and passion. He lived his life practicing The Golden Rule, “do unto others, as you would have them do unto you” as proclaimed in the Word of God.   His strong and deeply rooted faith in God brought him great joy. The joy of the Lord was his strength. 

Elder Dyer will always be remembered for his love for souls and leading them to Jesus Christ. He was “An EVANGELIST”.  He shared the gifts he was given with the homeless, misguided and those who stood in need. 

Elder Dyer was a conduit of holistic remedies and herbal medicines and shared his knowledge of this type of health and wellness with everyone he knew.  He believed in the soothing power of music and was a talented singer, songwriter and he played both the harmonica and guitar.  Above all else he will be remembered as a loving husband and dedicated father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, friend, mentor, and proclaimer of the good Word of God. It goes without saying, there is a void in all our hearts that can only be filled by knowing you are finally walking with Jesus! Elder Dyer, a.k.a “Daddy, Lee, Grandpa, Rev”, you are missed and forever loved! 

Calling hours for Elder Douglas Dyer will be Friday November 12, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Funeral Service begins at 11 a.m. at Grace Christian Center, 126 Elm Street, Worcester.  Interment will follow in Hope Cemetery, Worcester.

The Funeral Service will be lived streamed at 11 a.m. and can be viewed by visiting the funeral home website and selecting "live services".

The family has entrusted MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL.