John A. Dively

Birth date: Sep 24, 1928 Death date: Dec 10, 2011

CHARLESTON, IL - John Arthur Dively, Sr., age 83 of Charleston, and a respected school administrator and community leader, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at his home and in the loving presence of his family. Visitation Read Obituary

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35w ago

We were all so sad to hear the news about John. He was such a great man! He will truly be missed by all. Thanks John for letting us all come to your house for Thanksgiving even though you didn't feel 100%. That last hug & kiss before we left t

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35w ago

My sincere sympathy to the family. Your dad was my favorite principal. He was a great leader and you knew he really cared about you. Lori Morris Counts

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35w ago

I was saddened to learn of John's death. While I hadn't seen John in recent years, I remember him well from the years before his retirement and respected and learned from his long experience in public education. He will be missed. My thoughts

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35w ago

I had the pleasure of attending CJHS while Mr. Dively was principal. He was always such an encourager! So sorry for you loss. Your family will continue to be in my prayers.

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35w ago

So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Cliff and Linda Campbell and family

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35w ago

Jan and I are deeply sorry that John has left this life. He will be greatly missed. John was a great inspiration and mentor to me durring my adminisstration at EIASE and I will never forget him. Joyce, you are one of our dearest friends and our prayer

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35w ago

Our deepest sympathies over your loss. He was one of the first people to befriend us when we moved to Charleston, and always was an encouragement in my career. He was such a positive force for so many people. We are richer for having known him.

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35w ago

I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Dively was a great principal. I will always remember his voice it could be gentle at times but the most I will remember about it is when you were in trouble. How he sounded then. He will be greatly missed. If there is

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35w ago

The family and descendents of Roy Clem Reynolds send you there condolences in this hour of grief and know that our prayers are with you

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35w ago

My sympathy to the entire family. Mr. Dively was not only a wonderful principal, and a true humanitarian but also an inspiration to those of us who have pursued education. He was a gifted soul who always made you feel special in his presence. Sadly mi

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