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Earl Dickens Obituary
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Slaughter Dickens. Earl retired from Brown and Williamson after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Eagles of Petersburg for over 50 years and we would like to thank them for their support and friendship over the years.
Earl is survived by a son, John Earl Dickens; daughter, Bobbie Dickens Fauber and husband, Lewis Fauber; two faithful grandsons, Jeffrey Lewis Fauber and Brian Andrew Fauber, who will miss their Papa a great deal; a devoted, caring and wonderful friend, Marion Bulifant, and her children, William Bulifant, Brenda Whorley, Tonda Hockenberry and Rhonda Howard.
A special thank you goes to Dr. Sandy Gibson and Dr. Kumar for their attention to his medical care.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, 2010, at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. A graveside service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association Mid-Atlantic Affiliate Memorials and Tributes, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058, or to National Kidney Foundation of the Virginias, 1742 E. Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228, or to Crater Community Hospice, 3916 South. Crater Road, Petersburg, VA 23834. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Earl Dickens
December 3, 2010
Marion, I am so sorry about Earl. He was a good neighbor when we lived on Braxton Ave. My prayers go out to each of you. Evelyn Green Ryder
Bonnie Flexon
December 3, 2010
Bobbie, I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Amy Blaha Everett
December 3, 2010
I have many memories of Uncle Earl from my childhood, when he would stop by at my Nannie's (his sister). He was always a character and brought a smile to my face. These last few months have been especially hard for him, so it brings some peace to know the pain for him is gone. You'll each be in my prayers, that God will give you comfort as only He can during this time.
David Phibbs
December 3, 2010
We were good friends and will be truly missed.
Erika Brooks
December 2, 2010
You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Take comfort in knowing that your father is at peace at Home.
Randy Ezell
December 2, 2010
John Earl,Bobby and family so sorry for your loss your dad was a fine man and i thought alot of him.
william ashby
December 2, 2010
new earl before i went to macon,ga.always had smile and spoke to me when saw me. know he going to be miss.
Randy Ezell
December 2, 2010
John Earl, Bobby and family so sorry for your loss. I really thought alot of your dad he was a fine man.
Tom and Karen Bowker
December 2, 2010
Bobbie, we are sorry for your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
BUCK BURCHAM
December 1, 2010
JOHN EARL SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS, YOUR DAD WAS A GOOD MAN.
Becky Shelton
December 1, 2010
Bobbie, I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers our with you and your family.
Cindy Slaughter Gilliland
December 1, 2010
Dear John Earl and Bobbie,I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad.I always had the sweetest memories of your mom and dad from when I was a kid.I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandy & Terry Lufsey
December 1, 2010
I am very sorry for your loss. Earl was my Daddy's (Emmett Beemer) very best friend since he was a child. He will miss Earl so much as well as my Mama (Norma) will. Daddy has a lot of good and funny memories of the times that he and Earl shared. Daddy does not do computers so I know he would like for me to put this in here for him. I hope that time wil heal his sorrow as well as all of you.
Pam Sadler
December 1, 2010
Bobbie, Lewis, Jeffery and Brian:
I am so very sorry to hear of your fathers' passing. There is so very little one can say at a time like this but, I want you to know Bobbie, you and your family are in my heart and in my prayers.
Cathi Carrington-Cleveland
December 1, 2010
Bobbie and Family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope your memories of better days can get you through these rough ones. I always remember his jolly face in the days when we were all in our teens and hanging out around your home.
Ned Snead
December 1, 2010
May God hold you and your family in the palm of his during this time sorrow and mourning.
December 1, 2010
Bobbie,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. I hope the warmth of the memories of your wonderful father will help you through the sadness of your loss.
Patty and Monty Kluttz
December 1, 2010
Bobbie, Lewis, Jeff and Brian, We are so so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Doug, Karen, Matthew and Austin Harris
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