float and I was hooked.” Suddenly, the University of South Carolina graduate was getting regular calls to do volunteer work for churches, community service organizations, and make other appearances. He continued in the local holiday parade for 20 years, and three years ago became the Santa appearing at Triangle Town Center in North Raleigh. “Seeing the excitement and joy on the faces of the children is very gratifying,” Jim said of the annual Santa experience. “The very first time being Santa was
almost 40 years ago. I remember the big smiles of the children.” The Dyers have two children, Meredith Smith – who lives in Angier with her husband Kent and their three children, Lilly (10) and twins Daphne and Violet (9 mon.) – and Jonathan Dyer, who resides in Fuquay-Varina. “Like most grandparents, our children and grandchildren are of the greatest interest to us,” Jim said. “Getting the entire family together at our lake cottage, Still Waters on Lake Gaston, is something we always enjoy.”
Wake Forest is a great place to call home! JIM DYER Resident, Civic Volunteer, and Santa
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James (Jim) and Ruth Ann Dyer Wake Forest Meredith Smith (husband, Kent), Jonathan Dyer Lilly (10), twins Daphne and Violet (9 mon.) Carolyne (cat) Work and play
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