Kerry Richard Dishman AKA “Hippie” of Sparta, TN was born on October 25, 1954 in Crossville, TN to Elmer and Maxine (Martin) Dishman.

Kerry was a “Jack-of-all-trades” keeping busy with working in a paint and body shop, carpentry, working in field stone, and landscaping. He was an avid arrowhead collector whose biggest thrill was walking a freshly plowed field searching for the prize arrowhead.

He was a believer and of the Baptist faith. He was a compassionate, tender soul, and slow to anger.

He is survived by one son, Richard, and grandson Khallie Dishman of Crossville. He also leaves behind four sisters, Yvonne, Deborah, Vicky, and Jennifer.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Stuart Dishman and Thomas Whittle; nephews Grant Bullock and Dustin Whittle; maternal grandparents Rexford and Emma (Barnes) Martin; paternal grandparents Henry and Bertha (Crabtree) Dishman.

Services will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11a-12p, with the service to follow at 12pm, Pastor William Bonee officiating. He will be laid to rest in Creston Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Joshua Dishman, Lester Cole #2, Garrett Bullock, Shaun Sherrill, Judd Lewis, and Scott Wells.