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Aug 9, 1944 - Sep 21, 2025
So very sorry for the passing of Danny, A vacancy has been left for so many loving Family Members. Prayers for Peace and comfort for Family.
Forrest Johnny & Mary
September 25, 2025 | Whitesboro, TX | Friend
My sincere heartfelt condolences to Danny‘s family. May the Lord watch over you always and especially during your grieving times.
Bill Bryant
September 24, 2025 | Sanger, TX | Friend
We are sorry for your loss
Millard and Nancy Smith
September 24, 2025 | Sanger, TX | Friend
Prayers to your family. I know your sweet sister Deborah. May God keep you happy , well and safe in heaven now.
Georgina Edgington
September 24, 2025 | Sanger, TX | Friend
So sorry to hear of Danny's passing. He was always such a nice guy and tolerated us underclassmen. RIP
Tona Batis
September 24, 2025 | Addison, TX | Classmate
Sincere condolences to all of Danny’s family. He was certainly one of the best.
Peace and love to all.
Ron and Darlene Sanderd
Darlene Sanders
September 24, 2025 | Temple, TX | Friend
Danny Wayne Dickens, age 81, of Justin, Texas, passed away peacefully in Plano on September 21, 2025. He was born on August 9, 1944, in Gainesville, Texas, to Wayne and Alyne Dickens.
Danny attended Sanger Schools and graduated from Sanger High School with the Class of 1962. He proudly served in the United States Army and later married the love of his life, Barbara Jean Smith, on June 1, 1963, in Sanger.
Danny spent many years as manager of Denton Paint and Wallpaper, followed by a long tenure at Creative Paint and Wallpaper, before retiring from Metro Paint. His dedication and work ethic left a lasting impression on colleagues and customers alike.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Alyne Dickens; his beloved wife, Barbara; and his brother, Perry Weldon Dickens.
Danny’s memory will be cherished by his children: Tina D'Andria and husband Mike of Ponder, and Dan Dickens of Fort Worth; his brother Terry Dickens and wife Vicki of Cantonment, Florida; and two sisters, Deborah Dickens Roeder and husband Joe Lynn of Sanger, and Kathy Wood of Denton; and sister-in-law, Kay Dickens of Sanger.
He was a proud grandfather to Tiffany Crawford, Caitlyn Anderson, Cody Leonard, Zoe Simone Dickens, and Evelyn Skye Dickens, and a loving great-grandfather to Eli Crawford, Emma Crawford, Grayson Anderson, and Gavin Holland.
Coker Funeral Home invites friends and loved ones to share condolences in the online guest book at cokerfuneralhome.com.
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