Dr. Earl J. Dingus

It is with regret that this message be shared with you today, August 23 ...
Earl Dingus passed into eternal glory very early this morning, sometime after 1:30 am.  Although our hearts are filled with sadness at his loss, we can be joyful in the knowledge that he is with the Lord, has entered his heavenly home, among his family and friends that have preceded him -- "gathered unto his people" (Exodus 49:33).  

Earl suffered a stroke in May which lead to his hospitalization, entrance to a rehabilitation facility and subsequent release to his home.  Earl was not home very long when was re-admitted to the hospital for complications with diabetes and a subsequent infection.  Soon it was discovered that his gall bladder was not functioning;  this required surgery.  In July, Earl was moved to Echo Manor, an extended care facility.  During this time he was visited by friends and family who prayed for recovery.  This was not to be, as Earl continued to decline. 

Since Earl's life was totally surrendered to the Lord and in His service, he would want to exalt the Lord God and the Redeeming work of his Son.

"The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; 

Because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek;

He hath sent me to bind up the broken hearted,

To proclaim liberty to the captives,

And the opening of the prison to them that are bound ...

To comfort all that mourn ...

To give unto them beauty for ashes, 

The oil of joy or mourning,

The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness"

Isaiah 61:1,3

"I will greatly rejoice in the Lord,

My soul shall be joyful in my God; 

For He hath clothed me with the garments of salvation,

He hath covered me with the robe of righteousness,

Isaiah 61:10

          "I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the Lord, 

And the praises of the Lord, 

According to all that the Lord hath bestowed on us, 

And the great goodness toward the house of Israel, 

Which he hath bestowed on them according to his mercies, 

And according to the multitude of his lovingkindness ..."

Isaiah 63:7

          "For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, 

Nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, 

O God, beside thee, what He hath prepared for him that waiteth for Him.

          Thou meetest him that rejoiceth and worketh righteousness, 

Those that remember thee in thy ways ..."    

Isaiah 64:4,5

Upon his retirement from the ministry, Earl was a member of Reynoldsburg Baptist Church.  The pastor will officiate a memorial service.  Cotner Funeral Home is working with the family.  

           

Potted Flowers on the Dingus Deck - August 2014