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1938
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2021
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John Dickerson Obituary
John was born on July 26, 1938, in Parsons, KS, the son of Howard A. and Lucille (Hughes) Dickerson.
He married Delores "Susie" Cunningham on June 6, 1959, in Miami, OK. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include his daughters, Saundra Wisdom, Traci Dickerson, seven grandchildren, Kylene Dickerson, Joel Dickerson, Heather Dickerson, Cheyenne Wisdom, Kami Wisdom Morgan Starkebaum, Adam Starkebaum, seven great-grandchildren, Azura Clark, Maliya Clark, Brooklynn Clark, Malaki Clark, Dante Ray, Isaiah Ray, and Kyler Ray.
John was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Gene, and son, John Bryan.
John was a kind, caring, gentle man. He truly loved people and animals, especially his registered Polled Herefords. He thrived on the love of his wife and family. John was the owner of Dickerson Brothers Construction Company and Crown D Farms.
In addition to his career, he was a master woodworker and avid fisherman. He was a devout Christian, a member of the Eudora United Methodist Church, where he frequently volunteered. He left this world a better place.
The family will greet friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday, December 27, 2021, at the Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Eudora.
Memorial contributions may be made in John's name to The Lawrence Humane Society and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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4 Entries
Kim Murphree
December 28, 2021
Sending all my love to you, Saundra, and your family, Traci and Susan on the loss of your dad. He was such a good hard-working man, and he loved you all very much. I hope that you find comfort in the knowledge that this is not goodbye, that you will see him again one day. I pray the Lord's blessings for comfort and healing will surround you all. Most sincere condolences, Kim
Tracy Rose
December 27, 2021
Dear Saundra and Traci- I am so very very sorry for the loss of your dad. My deepest sympathy to all of you in your time of loss. xoxo
bo Newsom
December 24, 2021
John was a great guy and ran a tremendous framing and trim carpentry business. He taught a lot of guys a lot of skills. RIP, John.
Joel Masden
December 24, 2021
For Susie, Saundra and Traci:
May Father God's Peace, Mercy and Grace be on you and your families during this time of loss. May we all remember John's infectious laugh/giggle and imagine the smile on his face now in the presence of the True Master Carpenter!
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Dec
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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Warren-McElwain Mortuary & Cremation Services - Eudora Chapel1003 John L Williams Dr, Eudora, KS 66025
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28
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10:00 a.m.
Warren-McElwain Mortuary & Cremation Services - Eudora Chapel1003 John L Williams Dr, Eudora, KS 66025
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