George Port Dickerson

George Port Dickerson obituary, Willis, VA

George Port Dickerson

George Dickerson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Maberry Funeral Home, Inc. on Dec. 7, 2025.
George Port Dickerson, 86 of Willis, passed on Thursday, December 4, 2025. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ursula J. Dickerson; parents, John & Eva Dickerson; sister, Gloria Graves; and brother, John Dickerson "Big John".

He is survived by several close family friends, the Wade families, the Vaught's, the Cox family, and the Bonds family. George also leaves behind his beloved hounds, Teddy Jr. and Queenie.

Special thanks goes to the doctors, nurses, Carilion Hospice, and Carilion New River Valley Medical Center for making George's final days as comfortable as possible and showing care and compassion.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will follow in the Big Sand Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of George to the Floyd County Humane Society, P.O. Box 862, Floyd, VA 24091.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Maberry Funeral Home, Inc.

367 South Locust Street PO Box 133, Floyd, VA 24091-2321

Make a Donation
in George Dickerson's name

How to support George's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor George Dickerson's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign George Dickerson's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?