Darwin Dye age 81, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Saturday, January 26, 2013 at his residence. Darwin was born August 17, 1931 in Pointer, Kentucky to the late Dennie and Lerie Dye. He was united in marriage to Ilene Stogsdill Dye on April 14, 1956 in Ringold, Georgia.

Darwin served his country from 1950-1952 in the Marine Corp. He retired from the State Highway Department. He loved farming, mechanic work, and being with his family.

Darwin is survived by his wife of 56 years; son, Gordon Ray Dye (Fiancée Judy Smith); granddaughters, Heather Lay and Stephanie Dye; great-grandsons, Logan and Dustin Lay.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Velmar Dye.

Visitation for Darwin will be held Monday January 28 at 10 A.M. in the Chapel of Southern Oaks Funeral Home. A Celebration honoring the life of Mr. Dye will follow at 11:00 A.M. on Monday with Bro. Larry Butte officiating.

Interment will follow in the Lakeside Memorial Gardens.

The family request expressions of sympathy be made to the West Somerset Baptist Church or Hospice of Lake Cumberland.

Southern Oaks Funeral Home is Entrusted with the arrangements.