Tallahassee - Deacon Willis Dickey, Jr. on Saturday, February 13, 2021, Willis (Son) Dickey, Jr., age 90, slipped away to his heavenly home at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. He was a devoted member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church (Lake Jackson Community), where he faithfully served for 60+ years.
To cherish his memory, Deacon Dickey leaves a rich legacy of family and friends including his wife of 70 years, Elnora Carter Dickey; five children, Will Samuel Dickey (Cassandra), Gladys Dickey Musoke (Jemo), Angeles Dickey Allen (Everett), Ronald C. Dickey (Brenda) and Carolyn Dickey Jenkins; 9 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; three siblings, Amos Dickey, Martha Lee Dickey Mitchell and Minnie Lee Dickey Grant; sister-in-law, Willie Mae Carter; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other sorrowing friends.
Graveside service will be 11:00 A.M. at Tallahassee Memory Gardens on Saturday, February 20, 2021. It will also be streamed Facebook Live via St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church - Lake Jackson. (https://www.facebook.com/StPaulLJMedia/)
Viewing will be Friday, February 19, 2021 from 11 AM to 6 PM at Strong & Jones Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 37267, Tallahassee, FL 32315.