Rodney L. "Binky" Dize, 76, of Crisfield for the past 22 years, died Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at his home.

Born and raised on Ewell, Smith Island, he was a son of the late Rodney W. and Addie F. Evans Dize. He was a waterman and enjoyed volunteering for the Tawes Museum's Elderhostel programs. He was very proud of his island heritage.

He was a faithful member of Immanuel United Methodist Church in Crisfield where he was a lay speaker and announcer for many years. He also was active in the Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen.

He is survived by his wife, Kay L. Dize of Crisfield; two brothers, Wesley Dize and wife Arlene of Florida and Neil Dize and wife Pat of Baltimore; eight step-children, Virginia Gerhart of Pennsylvania, Michael, Dorothy, Bill and Andy Kauffman of the Crisfield area, Allison Gunter of Georgia, Russell Potter of Pennsylvania, and Pat Potter of Crisfield; and many step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents, Binky was preceded in death by his first wife, Frances W. "Fran" Dize on March 18, 2006; a sister, Priscilla Marshall; and a step-son, Robert Potter.

Funeral services officiated by Rev. Kim Gilson and Rev. Rick Edmund will be held Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 2 PM at Immanuel United Methodist Church in Crisfield where friends may call two hours prior to the service. Interment will follow in St. Peter's Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel United Methodist Church, Radio Ministry, 206 W. Main Street, Crisfield, MD 21817.

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