Patrick Varley Dye

Patrick Varley Dye, 57, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, May 25, 2023. He was married to his wife and best friend, Robin, for thirty-seven years and together they had eight children, Grace (Kevin) Caraway, Andrea, Caleb (d. 2014) (Casey), Samuel (Veronica), Luke (Rebekah), Joy, Abigail (Shea) Stacy, and Elizabeth Anne (d. 1999) and was a proud Grandpa to Elizabeth and Knox. He is a beloved son of Patricia Looper and brother to Michael (Rosa) Dye, DW (Anita) Dye, and Joseph (Becky) Dye.

Patrick was born in Dallas, Texas and served in the United States Army, including a tour of duty in the Middle East during the Gulf War before graduating from Columbia Bible College & Seminary with a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies (1993), Master of Arts in Old Testament (1994), and a Master of Arts in Theological Studies (2014). He pastored, taught, and served the local community in Columbia, South Carolina until moving to Independence, Missouri in 2015. Patrick served as a deacon and found so much joy in working with the children of Sycamore Hills Baptist Church, leading a support group for fellow disabled veterans, and serving his family. He was passionate about the Gospel and deeply cared for others through generous, sacrificial service. He was a faithful husband, father, grandfather, and friend.