Ira Lee Dadisman III
March 5, 1947 ~ March 13, 2024
Ira Lee Dadisman III, aged 77, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024, at Southpoint Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Durham, North Carolina. He was born on March 5, 1947, in Philippi, West Virginia to Ira Lee Dadisman Jr. and Edith Louise (Stewart) Dadisman.
Lee graduated in 1965 from Philip Barbour High School in Philippi, West Virginia. He answered the call to serve his country in the United States Navy from December 1967 until September 1973. Lee was assigned to PBR Mobile Base One (MB-1) in the southwestern Mekong Delta region of Vietnam from May 1970 to April 1971. MB-1, stationed primarily in the Mekong Delta, supported operations along the Mekong River and its tributaries. Upon returning from Vietnam, Lee pursued higher education at Morris Harvey College, now known as the University of Charleston. He graduated in May 1976 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and a Minor in Accounting.
Lee dedicated much of his career to public service, working with organizations such as West Virginia Rehabilitation Services, YWCA, and FEMA/Homeland Security where he served as a Housing Advisor and Disaster Assistance Employee. His commitment to helping others extended beyond his professional life. He served as a member of Lions International for 23 years. Lee held leadership roles within various Lions Clubs, including serving as President and Secretary of the Southridge/Pacesetters Lions Clubs in 1996-1997, and President and Secretary of the Dunbar Lions Club Zone.
Lee is survived by his brothers Larry Brent Dadisman and Monte Lyle Dadisman. He is preceded in death by his father, Ira Lee Dadisman Jr., his mother, Edith Louise (Stewart) Dadisman, and his brother, David Lynn Dadisman.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Mount Vernon Memorial Cemetery in Philippi, West Virginia, at 1:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Lee's memory to a charity of your choice.
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RIP Lee, I remember most of our times in Babe Ruth baseball.
In memory of Ira Lee Dadisman III, Erin Coats lit a candle
Another classmate gone. We often were seated next toe another and Lee was always friendly and kind to me. Peace and many happy memories to family and friends. Pastor Ann
So sorry for Lee’s passing. We were classmates all through high school. Had many classes together thru 4 years. We renewed our friendship many years later, by Facebook. I always appreciated his friendship thru school and later on FB. I just sent him a Birthday message, but I have not seen any postings for quite awhile. I always talked about how I appreciated his contributions to our Country during his time in the military & afterwards. I know he had been ill and now his suffering days are over and he is with the Lord. RIP Ira Lee Dadisman🙏🙏🥲🥲
Ira Lee was a very good Lion, when he was able he would attend meetings. He also helped the many projects that we were able to have. We raised money in order to pay for eye exams for those who could not afford them. Our Club was instrumental with purchasing eye glasses as well. We also gave to the leader dogs, and International Lions. Our Club was so sorry to hear of his passing.
Lee and I were always friends and I will always remember him as such. My sincere condolences to his family.