Velma Lois Dykes Dickerson, 91, TN, obit; d/o Bernie and Juna Fincher Dykes
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Velma Lois Dykes Dickerson, 91, of Kingsport, Sullivan Co
TN, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 16,
2011, at Harriman Care and Rehabilitation Center,
Harriman, TN.
She was the daughter of the late Bernie and Juna Fincher
Dykes. Velma was a member of Temple Baptist Church,
Kingsport, and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star,
Liberty Chapter #198 for over 50 years.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by
her husband, Charles R. Dickerson, Jr.; an infant daughter,
Carolyn Dickerson; a grandson, Craig Todd Dickerson; and
her brother, Wayne H. Dykes.
Survivors include her two sons, Gary Ronald Dickerson snd
wife Joyce, of Harriman, TN, and Dr. Daniel Dickerson and
his companion Janette Addington, of Kingsport, TN; four
grandchildren, Jason L. Dickerson and close friend Amy
Hibben, of Knoxville, TN, Brett A. Dickerson and wife
Paula, of Harriman, TN, Tacie Baumrucker and husband Steve,
of Kingsport, TN, and Kevin Dickerson, of Kingsport, TN;
five great grandchildren, Noah True Dickerson, Liam
Baumrucker, Beck Baumrucker, Payden Dickerson, and Alyssa
Dickerson; niece, Barbara Dykes; and two nephews, Bernie
Dykes and Don Dykes.
The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m., on
Saturday, June 18, 2011, at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, 520
Watauga Street, Kingsport, TN, or anytime at the home of
Dan and Janette.
Funeral services will follow at 5 p.m., with Rev. Bobby
Russell, officiating. Music will be provided by Jimmy Don
Green and Martha Fuller. Pianist will be Joyce Dickerson.
The Eastern Star Liberty Chapter #198, of Kingsport, will
conduct services on Sunday, June 19, 2011, at 3 p.m., at
Oak Hill Memorial Park, Kingsport.
Graveside services will follow conducted by Pastor Brian
Schuler. Pallbearers will be Dr. Arthur Boyd, Jason
Dickerson, Ron Dickerson, Steve Baumrucker, Kevin
Dickerson, and Dr. Dan Dickerson.
Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Baptist, 2202
Memorial Court, Kingsport, TN 37664.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport, is serving
the Dickerson family.
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