Sr. John Henry Dias

July 4, 1949 - Oct. 1, 2011

John Henry Dias, Sr., 62, of Cleveland passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his wife, Debra Kay Breedin Dias, on May 15, 2011. He is survived by his children, John Dias II of Clanton, AL, Lynn Williams (Christopher) of Bailey, Tracy Cooper (Noah) of Stony Point, and Robert Dias of Cleveland and 13 grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Fallstown Baptist Church on Thursday, October 6, 2011 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. A memorial service honoring the life of John Henry Dias, Sr. will immediately follow at 3 p.m. in the church sanctuary with the Rev. David Troutman officiating. Masonic rites will be conducted and full military rites will be presented by the Iredell County Veterans Council Burial Detail. Memorials may be made to Fallstown Baptist Church, AWANA Fund, 242 State Park Rd, Troutman, NC 28166 or Williams Masonic Lodge, 19416 Zion Ave., Cornelius, NC 28031.