Blair Forman Dismukes
September 9, 1989 ~ October 27, 2005
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Hendersonville - Blair Forman Dismukes, 16, died unexpectedly on Thursday morning, October 27, 2005.
Blair was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fitzgerald Dismukes of Asheville. Blair was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on September 9, 1989. He was a sophomore at Carolina Day School and an avid sports enthusiast.
The surviving family includes Blair’s parents, his sister Elizabeth Parmelee Dismukes of the home, grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Blair A. Hellebush of Asheville, and his grandmother Mrs. Arthur Forman Dismukes of St. Simons Island, Georgia. Also surviving are Blair’s maternal aunts and uncles including Mr. and Mrs. Stephen P. Hellebush, of Denver, Colorado; Mr. and Mrs. P. Donald Moses of Staunton, Virginia; and Mr. and Mrs. Peter L. Hellebush of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Blair’s paternal aunts and uncles are Ms. Anne Shepard of East Lyme, Connecticut, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Forman Dismukes, Jr., of North Platte, Nebraska.
The funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, October 31, 2005, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Asheville. The family will greet friends in the Parish Hall following the services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 Church Street, Asheville, North Carolina 28801 (Phone: 828-253-9361), or to the Blair Forman Dismukes Scholarship Fund at Carolina Day School, 1345 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, North Carolina 28803 (Phone: 828-274-0757)
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To the Dismukes family,
Although several months have passed since Blair’s death, I know it isn’t much easier for me to cope with nor understand so I cannot imagine what you all are going through. Blair’s laugh, smile, passion for sports, and fun spirit will always be missed. We love you all and to Blair, you have touched a special place in all of our hearts.
Chris and Paul,
We are so sorry. Jack was also very upset – I shared the news with him this morning. John and I remember Blair so fondly and have mentioned several times that we wanted to head up your way to visit. We loved Blair and he will be missed. I can still picture him on that first day that I substituted at HIES in his 2nd grade class and he stood up to tell the class to be quiet because he wanted so badly to help me out! We have many more fond memories of him. I know this is an incredibly difficult time, but I want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. I have called the Boones to let them know since they are no longer at HIES. We miss you and wish we could be there to help comfort you.
We love you,
Donna Jo and John Austin
Chris, I just want you to know that my prayers are with you and your family. Please know that there is a tight network of people at Trinity and throughout Asheville who care deeply about you and are here for whatever you and your family need.
Here in Atlanta, we are grieving for your family. I haven’t seen you guys since you left the neighborhood and the only image I have of Blair is of his little boy face. It’s a very sweet face.
Please know we are supporting you in prayer asking God not only for His comfort, but that He will use those physically around you to comfort you with healing words, friendship, and understanding.
I’m so very sad for you. Love, the Marrin Family of North Harbor neighborhood
Paul & Chris,
Doug and I wanted to let you know how very sorry we are for your loss. Your family has been prayed for by a large and concerned group of your former neighbors and friends.
Please know you’ll continue to be in our thoughts and prayers in the coming days.
Blessings,
Michelle Hinson
To the Dismukes Family:
I worked at the Key Learning Center for 4 years and knew Blair through his friends, among them Stokes Volatile. Words can’t express how deeply saddened I am by your loss.
Please know that Blair’s circle of influence in life has grown in the wake of his death, and that for me, this one life that was once difficult to remember, is now impossible to forget.
Blair joins those before him in my own life who have taught us painful lessons about this kind of loss. With each life lost, I am more driven to make the world a more bearable place for children who suffer.
Know that with our pain, Blair also leaves growth for us all. My memory of Blair will now be forever channeled through my current and future work as a counselor for adolescents.
Peace be with you.
Dearest Chris & Paul –
Words cannot express our sadness at this horrible loss. You and your famaly have a special place in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. –
Kathleen Boyle & Ivan Pavlovich
Chris we are keeping you and your family in our prayers. You are so special to Florence and I. If there is anything we can do let us know.
Chris – You have been exceptionally warm and kind to us as newcomers to the area. Having experienced tragedy in my own family, I know comfort can be found in faith. As we continue our journey through this life I pray you are peaceful until you see Blair again.
Your Friend,
Michelle Ranieri
This is to the entire Dismuke family but especially Elizabeth. ~Lizaboo- you are sucha great friend and you are so strong and nice and pretty and just absolutly amazing. I am so lucky to have a friend like you. You can do something that most people cant. You can take a bad situation and make it all seem alright. I don’t know how, but you always put a smile on my face. I love you soooooooo much and I know that Blair does to (hed be crazy not to). love, your bff Calyn
Dear Elizabeth, Chris and Paul:
We are all praying and thinking of you through this very difficult time. You are such a wonderful family and our prayers are with you. Love, Maureen and David Watkins. Sarah, Liz and William.
This is for the Dismukes family, but especially Blair. Blair I just want you to know that the entire sophomore class misses you and loves you so much. What we would each give to see your wonderful face and hear your great laugh. God Bless you and your family, Elizabeth and your parents.
Love you so much and miss you, Christie Draddy (sophomore at Carolina Day School with Blair)
Blair, on behalf of the entire sophomore class, we love and miss you so terribly much. To the Dismukes family, I know this is a hard time for all of you, God bless you. Blair, Elizabeth and the entire Dismukes family, you are in my every thought and prayer. Blair will never be forgotten.
Love forever and always,
Kate Soderquist (sophomore student at Carolina Day School)
Dear Chris, Paul and Elizabeth,
Words cannot express the grief we feel over your loss. May God’s love sustain you through this difficult time. We hold you close in thought in prayer. Much love, Joan and Derrick Grava
To the Dismukes family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. This must be an extremely difficult time for all of you and I want you to know that all of us are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. And to Blair, I miss you and love you so much, every one of us in our class does. You will never be forgotten. God Bless you and your family, we’re all here for you.
Love always,
Elizabeth Ruhl (sophomore at CDS)
And He will raise you up on eagles wings,
bear you on the breath of dawn,
make you to shine just like the sun,
and hold you in the palm of His hand.
Dear Chris, Elizabeth and Paul,
Please know we are thinking of you at this difficult time. We send our prayers and our love.
Love,
Karen, John, Kristen, and Jason
Chris and family, Thoughts and prayers are with you.
To the Dismukes Family,
Our hearts are heavy with sorrow for your loss. Even though we are new to CDS we feel like we have lost a dear friend. We are deeply saddened.
Our prayers are with you,
Ray, Kay and Dakota (7th grade)
Blair,
I just wanted to say that I love you and miss you. I will never forget you. No one will. My brother loved you so much. He was always talking about how you were such a good friend, and how you were the funniest person he knew. You are always in my thoughts, and prayers.
To the Dismukes Family,
You are in my prayers. I am really sorry, and good luck.
-Emily Shea
Dearest Chris, Paul and Elizabeth,
There are no words to describe the depth of grief we experience over the tragic loss of Blair. You are foremost in our prayers.
‘So with you; Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice and no one will take away your joy.’ John 16:22
God bless you and give you peace.
Danny, Elizabeth and Thomas
Dear Chris and Paul, Words can never convey the shock and sorrow I felt when Carolyn Thibadeau called me to tell me what happened. Please take care and know that old friends are praying for you. Love, Carol Markowski
To the Dismukes family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Blair will be missed so much in our Carolina Day class. Everyone at school loved him. Blair, thank you for letting us all have a chance to be in your life. I’m so thankful to have known you.
Love,
Rebecca Griffin (a sophomore at CDS)
To the Dismukes Family. words can not express the grief your family and I are going through right now.I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers always. Let my mom and I know if there is anything we can do for you and the family. I will miss seeing Blair every Sunday at church. He was a real sweet boy. Love,Carrie Cook
I have never met Blair, but I am possitive he was a nice, caring person. My friends have met him before, Their names are Mark Domby, and Alex. I am sorry for what you are going though, i know how it feels to lose someone very close to you, even though im 14. I can’t express how sorry I am in words, I think i will be able to come to the funeral on monday.
Please know you’ll continue to be in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days.
~ Jeff Warren
Chris , Paul and Elizabeth,
How saddened I was to learn about Blair this morning. Words cannot describe what you are going through. I know that. Only time can make this wound bearable. It is not enough to say you are in my thoughts and prayers. Hold on. Love, Fritzie F.
Chris, Paul and Elizabeth,
We are so saddened by your loss and are keeping you and Blair in our thoughts and prayers.
Laura, Mike, Colton and Logan
Chris,
I was so sorry to hear about Blair’s passing. Everyone here will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
As an athletic director I can’t imagine what it would be like to lose one of my students shannon forest sends its deepest sympathy
Mr. and Mrs. Dismukes, and the rest of Blair’s family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and Blair, he was an amazing person and will be greatly missed. May his memory be eternal.
‘With the Saints give rest, O Christ, to the soul of Your servant where there is no pain, nor sorrow, nor suffering, but life everlasting.’?
Dear Dismukes family, Blair wasm a great person he loved sports and Georgia football. I remember just a couple weeks ago i was at your house watching the Georgia, Tennesse game and when i left Georgia was down by a touchdown. When i got back that night i check the TV and Georgia came back and won and i could picture the smile on his face. Blair will be missed and loved forever
i hold you in my hearts,
Jeff Krieger
Dear Chris and Family-
We were so sorry to hear about Blair. As is everyone, our hearts are broken. Our prayers are with you all and know that God is with you too. May He surround you with his warm and loving embrace and may you lean on Him for support.
Kathy Anderson and family
Dear The Dismukes Family,
My deepest sympathies go out to your family. Blair will be missed.
Chris Paul and Elizabeth
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
We send our love and sympathy to you all.
Love, Mary Ellen Eley and Family
To the Dismukes family,
I was so saddened to hear of Blair’s passing. Please know your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Andrea Coleman
Dearest Chris, Although we lost touch I still hold your friendship close. You, Paul and Elizabeth are in my prayers and in my heart. I can’t express the sorrow I feel for you. Know you are loved even at a distance. Pat Kennedy
Dear Chris –
I just received my copy of TRINITY TIDINGS and learned there of the death of your son, Blair. I send to you and your family my deepest condolences . I will keep you in my prayers . The Trinity family was very special to me during my years in Asheville and I know they will be a continuing comfort to you and your family.
Sincerely, Julia Bishop
Dear Paul and Chris,
I just learned today of your son’s sudden death. I can only imagine the horrible grief you must feel. Please be comforted with the knowledge that your many friends hold you, Blair and your daughter Elizabeth in daily prayers for hope and healing. I am among those who will do so.
Sincerely,
Marjorie Timmer