JOHN EDMOND DICKEY
J. E. Dickey, 87, was born December 20, 1913, in Centerville, Texas, to
parents, John Edmond and Addie Lou Spiller Dickey. He went to be with the
Lord October 27, 2001 in Centerville. He was preceded in death by his
beloved wife, Lorene Barnes Dickey in 1976.
Mr. Dickey was a member of First Baptist Church of Centerville for 61 years.
During those years, he was a Sunday School teacher, Sunday School
Superintendent, a member of the Board of Trustees, as well as serving on
various committees of the church. He was a charter member of the Centerville
Lions Club, holding various offices and serving on several committees. He
also served as Secretary-Treasurer of the Chamber of Commerce of
Centerville.
During World War II, Mr. Dickey served on War Effort committees, and was
publicity committee chairman of the Red Cross. He participated on War Bond
drives and served on the Ration Board. He was honored with the John
Campanious Holm award in 1975 for serving as a weather observer for the
United States Department of Commerce for 35 years.
Mr. and Mrs. Dickey were publishers and editors of the Leon County News from
February 1, 1949 until their retirement on January 1, 1976.
J. E. was the eleventh and last child born to John and Addie Lou Dickey. He
was preceded in death by his four sisters, Vera Dial Campbell, Pearl Powell
Rawls, Nettie Leon Perry and Willie Dickey; and by six brothers, Harvey
Leander, Robert Edgar, Demeratus Marvin, Ira Augustus, Luther Matthew, and
William Byron.
He is survived by son, Jay and wife Tincy Campbell of Texas City, Texas;
grandchildren Dickey and wife Lisa Campbell, and Melissa and husband Mike
Tucker, all of Texas City; great-grandchildren Jay Eric Campbell, Jonathan
Campbell and Weston Tucker, also of Texas City.
J. E. is also survived by dear friends, Clarence and Bernice Douthitt of
Centerville, Texas; many nieces and nephews whom he loved very much; and the
friends he made in Texas City.
J. D. Dickey's greatest legacy left to his family and friends was his
steadfast faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and his commitment to the Word of
God.
Funeral services for J. E. Dickey are scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, October
29, 2001 at the First Baptist Church in Centerville. The Rev. Larry Ashley,
pastor of the church, will officiate and interment will follow in the
Centerville Cemetery. Walters Funeral Home in Centerville is in charge of
arrangements. Visitation is from 9:30 a.m. until time of service Monday
morning at Fist Baptist Church.
Memorials may be sent to the Building Fund at First Baptist Church, P. O.
Box 609, Centerville, Texas 75833.
Submitted by Karen Hett, Nov. 30, 2012