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Gary Dickerson Obituary

Gary Leon Dickerson Jr. June 2, 1981 - Oct. 31, 2014 INDIANAPOLIS - Mr. Gary Leon Dickerson Jr., age 33, affectionately called "Yayo," beloved father, son and brother, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2014, in Indianapolis, IN. Gary was born in Niles, MI, on June 2, 1981, to Gary Leon Dickerson Sr. and Joyan Jordan, who both survive. He was a warm-hearted person who received joy from helping others. At the age of 16 he gave his life to God and was baptized at Old Path Church of God. He stated that this was the happiest day of his life. Even though he took another route in life, he never gave up on his first love. He continued to spread the word of God to a host of friends and loved ones. Gary had a lot of love and family, especially for his son and significant other. The morning before his departure he stated to his brother: I had a long talk with God and I asked Jesus to be my new connect. Survivors left to cherish his loving memory include his son, Garyon Lamar Dickerson, and significant other, Ciara Jackson, both of Elkhart, IN; his father, Gary Leon (Tracey) Dickerson Sr. of Houston, TX; his mother, Joyan (Larry) Allums of Indianapolis, IN; two brothers, Kenneth Kinte (Tanya R.) Palmer of South Bend, IN, and James Dickerson; his stepbrother, Ronald (Ashley) Hammond, both of Houston, TX; and a stepsister, Fiona Davis of Grand Rapids, MI; along with a host of nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. Gary was preceded in death by his grandparents, O.C. Dickerson, Ella Mae Seward, Ernestine L. Jordan and Calvin Jordan. Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, November 7, 2014, at Pentecostal Cathedral Church of God in Christ, with viewing occurring one hour prior to services. Alford's Mortuary has been entrusted with handling arrangements. www.alfordsmortuaryinc.com

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Published by South Bend Tribune from Nov. 5 to Nov. 6, 2014.

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Tonja Wade-Farrow

November 28, 2014

RIH.....For only GOD knows

Deanna Lovings

November 12, 2014

What a cool person!!! Bless his family??

Katina Briggs

November 11, 2014

Yayo u was a true angel!!! I remember u tell me about god and the bible!!! And I'll tell u!!!! Thank's for them very word's yayo!! I will never for get!!! Brother Gary!!!! R.i.H yayo!!! And thank's!!! For being the for my daughter!! U and Keda!!! Much love!!!

e

November 9, 2014

Rest w peace lil cuz. NEVER WILL U B 4GOTTEN.
Big cuz E. Miltown

Lena McKinney

November 9, 2014

Gone too soon. Bro. Gary as I remembered you in church. You will be missed!

Kia Wade

November 9, 2014

#RIH

Kia Wade

November 9, 2014

GOD definitely gained a new angel today.... I love you more today than yesterday but not as much as tomorrow

#RIHCousin

Chris Kirtdoll

November 9, 2014

R.I.p yola u in a better place an to the family sorry for your lost I will keep y'all in my prayers

Faye Arrington

November 7, 2014

Yayo i remember you oh so well. You use to come over my house. I am so sorry you had to leave so soon RIP yayo love you faye

Nikiyah Moffitt

November 7, 2014

You have always been such a great person and that is something that I (along with many others) will miss!!!!! Your service was beautiful...... Rest in peace..... #UntilWeMeetAgainCuz

juicy

November 7, 2014

U was a good person soon as I met u you named me juicy rih baby u was a robin jean king

Nishay Carpenter

November 7, 2014

I pray for Gods comfort for my family right now. I know that losing Gary is such a big loss but please know that he with our father and at rest. He will have no more dealings with this awful world that we live in. Gary is not here in the present, but his spirit will always be with you. Love you all!!

ruth marshall

November 7, 2014

So sorry. To hear. About your loss

Shae Culp

November 7, 2014

I am so glad that I had the opportunity to enjoy your company when you were here. The memories that I have of you will never fade away. I'm glad that you while you were with us, God used you as a vessel to spread His Word to others. You are loved and will be truly missed but NVR forgotten..love you cuz!!

November 7, 2014

I'm so glad I had a chance to meet you.very polite gentleman.my prayers are with the family. ms.michelle johnson

Dennis Tolliver Sr.

November 7, 2014

Sending our Prayers & Thoughts from your FAMILY in Phoenix, AZ. Know that the Holy Spirit "The COMFORTER" will hold you up during this time of need & will strengthen each one of you (family) for the days ahead. Much Love.

from Cousin Dennis & Lynette Tolliver Sr.

shebra Young-Guidry

November 7, 2014

Praying even harder today for the family....may GOD continue to wrap his loving arms around you thru it all Joyce I cant even imagine your pain. My boys are having a time dealing with the loss of a "cool dude" they call Yayo! much Love to you all! Continue to rest in paradise YAYO.... "DEF GONE TOO SOON!!"

Perette Wade-Phillips

November 7, 2014

I Love You Cousin with all my Heart and Soul. Gonna miss you always walking thru my door Late and the family functions!! But I have Peace knowing you are now at Peace! Kisses and Bites! You Already Know! 123

Tamika Johnson

November 7, 2014

Praying that God will continue to comfort and strengthen the family. Love you all and God bless.

ANGIE

November 6, 2014

RIH U WILL BE MISSED

angie

November 6, 2014

rih yayo u will be missed god just got a wonderful angle.. prayers go to the fam..

Rachel Pearson -Haughee

November 6, 2014

REST IN PEACE SWEET COUSIN . We will miss your smile. Your kind heart and Words of wisdom.. Love you YaYo

Kelley Blount

November 6, 2014

R.I.H Yayo. I remember the first day we met back in 2003. Nothing but good times and memories. You will be missed.

daysha palmer

November 6, 2014

I love you uncle your always gonna be in my heart .

Rikki Wakes

November 6, 2014

You left me with so many memories. Been one of my faves since Arctic Street. Love you cuz! R.I.P.

Jennifer B

November 6, 2014

RIH????

Mattie covington

November 6, 2014

R.I.H. Baby...Auntie Love you and will never forget you ~

Toby T

November 6, 2014

I'm soo glad to have met you my brother, May your hear and soul be with god. Rest well my brother.

Tataisha Campbell

November 6, 2014

Tataisha Campbell

Tiffany Felton

November 6, 2014

Yayo may your soul rest in peace still can't believe it R.I.P YAYO

Jennifer Brown

November 6, 2014

R.I.P my lil.G

Monie B

November 6, 2014

RIP

Daiontray Lax

November 6, 2014

I love you cuz , you will be missed by so many.......I see you when I get there G

Gail Jenkins

November 6, 2014

I love you and always will! You're in my heart always. Love Mama Gail

Gail Jenkins

November 6, 2014

I love you and always will! You'll always be in my heart!

Keyshana White

November 5, 2014

Ya yo u will truley be missed, man I really can't believe it, I send my prayers out to the family!! R.I.P YAYO ?? u will always be remembered ??

Kim Perkins

November 5, 2014

Rip ya yo

kisha davis

November 5, 2014

Rest in Peace Truly! I shall always remember our fun times together with your cuz and I. Much Love????

Camia Allen

November 5, 2014

R.I.P yayo....prayers go out to the family. Truly will be missed but never forgotten

Chasity Williams

November 5, 2014

R.I.P. cuz...love you

Tasha Young

November 5, 2014

Words can't explain how I feel at this time but knowing you are safe now I guess I should dry these tears. Lord place your hands on his loving family for this may be the hardest thing to handle. Love You YAYO

k avance

November 5, 2014

U will truly be loved nd missed my buddy yayo

Tanya Briggs

November 5, 2014

RIP Yayo

Corina

November 5, 2014

Prayers to the family.
Bye friend...

teairra

November 5, 2014

Rip yayo

Tanya Edwards Byers

November 5, 2014

U WILL B TRUELY MISSED MY BROTHER, ALTHOUGH WE R NOT BLOOD OUR BOND COULDN'T HAVE BEEN CLOSER. U once told me, "GOD WAS CALLING U, & U JUST KEEP RUNNING" HE LOVES U MOST SO HE ENDED THE RACE, REST PEACEFULLY. LUV U BRO.

LaToya Surratt

November 5, 2014

Sending Prayers up to the heavens for the family. Gary is now with his first True Love. Yayo you will TRULY be MISSED.

November 5, 2014

R.I.H FROM THE BURTON FAMILY.

Tia Perry

November 5, 2014

R.I.P cuz...... kiss my dad for me :'( don't y'all have to much fun up there. Love ya

Cedric Mitchell

November 5, 2014

Rest in Peace Bruah!!!!! Dang smh

MARY ANN PHILLIPS ANDERSON

November 5, 2014

THERE IS NO GREATER LOSS THAN THAT OF A CHILD. BUT GOD WILL GIVE YOU THE PEACE&ACCEPTANCE THAT SEEMS SO FAR AWAY NOW.YOU & YOU'R FAMILY ARE IN MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS.

Sheri Laster

November 5, 2014

Sending my condolence to you and your family. May GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY IN THIS NEED OF TIME.

Ashia Cross

November 5, 2014

I think faith is incredibly important because you will become overwhelmed with what's happening and you will have waves of grief, but when you turn to your faith, I believe God will give you waves of grace to get through it.
U Will Be Truly Be Missed!!

Devron Gregory

November 5, 2014

Gone but never forgotten one love cuz

Tosha Stuckey

November 5, 2014

My prayers are with you all. Yayo you will be missed. Rest in Paradise.

Yolanda Lovelace

November 5, 2014

R.I.H u was a nice person.

June Kalber

November 5, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

LATONIA (TONE-TONE) WEBSTER

November 5, 2014

My heart hurts, my pain is unbearable this wasn't just my 1st cousin but my friend and brother, I miss him beyond words they took a REAL dude! Rest easy lil cuz no more stressing you always looked out for me now you're my Angel for life! Please continue to pray for me and my family.

Donna Dickerson

November 5, 2014

To my brother Gary Dickerson,Joyce and the rest of the family, all we can do is be as strong as possible. Lil Gary, I'll miss your hugs and the kisses. I'll miss you coming by the house. I'll always love you. Your (auntie)

Felicia Patterson

November 5, 2014

MY CONDOLENCES TO YOU ALL IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF...MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AND COMFORT YOU...MAY YOU FOREVER REST PEACEFULLY AND WATCH OVER YOUR LOVED ONES...YOU WILL FOREVER REMAIN IN MY HEART...

TURTLE

November 5, 2014

GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN LIL BRO.....MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.....R.I.H.

The Marzettes

November 5, 2014

Rest in Paradise

Delores Sutton

November 5, 2014

I had the pleasure of meeting this young man and he was very respectful may he rest in peace

teresa massey

November 5, 2014

My prayers are with the family in this time of need my god bless you all

Tamecho McGinnis

November 5, 2014

I will always remember you Yayo. You have shown me how to be humble. I will continue to pray for the family!

Nicolle Kalber

November 5, 2014

R.I.H Yayo u will truly be missed..

Quantella perkins

November 5, 2014

Will be missed..I prob can't make it but I'm sending my thoughts and prayers to the family n friends of my boy yayo yah bless

marissa wares/sanders

November 5, 2014

U will be truly missed

Rhonda Sorrels

November 5, 2014

Sincerely, my heart goes out to the family, may God give you all peace and comfort at this time!

Lewis Smith

November 5, 2014

My condolences to the family ..I will keep you in my prayers..Gone but never will be forgotten

V Jones

November 5, 2014

My deepest condolences to the family.I pray that the peace of God be with you all...ya yo had a big heart and he loved his family..near and far.. he is missed by many....till we meet again my cuz I love you Rest in Peace.....

Patricia williams

November 5, 2014

Sending love to the family

Sheree Thomas

November 5, 2014

My most sincere condolences to the family and loved ones. May God bless you all.

Tracy Dickerson

November 5, 2014

Gary, I still can't grasp the thought that you won't be calling me weekly just to say I'm checking in and love you mom. I am so thankful that I was able to be your mom for 25 years. Through the good and the bad I love you like my own always have always will. I promise you we will all make sure Garyon always knows how much you loved him and keep your memory alive as he grows to be a strong young man. I will never forget the day you walked through the door with priest and said see I told you my other mom is white, you were laughing so hard, It was the first time you actually started calling me mom. I love and miss you more then I ever thought I could miss a person. RIP Son

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