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DANIEL DICKEY Obituary
OCTOBER 19, 2011
Danny Dickey, 47 of Fort Myers passed away on October 19, 2011. He was born on May 1, 1964 in Fort Myers, FL to his parents Carl and Roxann Dickey.
Danny graduated Ft. Myers High School in 1982 and was awarded a track and field scholarship to Southwestern College in Winfield, KS. He went on to receive All American Honors in the Hammer Throw. He completed bachelors degrees in both Biology and Chemistry.
Danny spent most of his time teaching and coaching children at Gymnastics World which he truly enjoyed. Those who knew Danny would tell you of his love for all animals and his desire to help them. He will be greatly missed.
Danny is survived by his loving family, Mother Roxann Dickey; Brothers Ted Dickey (Andrea) and John Dickey (Joy); the Love of His Life Chris Brooks Dickey; Nieces Michelle, Christine, Danielle, Jennifer, and Stephanie. He is predeceased by his father Carl in 1991.
Danny's family will receive friends from 2 pm - 4 pm Saturday October 22, 2011 at the Harvey-Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd., Ft. Myers. Please visit www.harvey-engelhardt.com to leave condolences.
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Memories and Condolences
for DANIEL DICKEY
Krissi Simos
October 15, 2023
Danny was the sweetest and kindest soul. . . I had known him since middle school and I feel luck to have been reconnected with him. . . doesn't seem that long ago. Many have written it here and it's true. . . we will never forget Danny and know he's at peace.
Krissi Simos
February 5, 2022
Danny will never be forgotten. . . I have such warm feelings when he pops into my mind... God bless his sweet soul, and God bless the Dickey family with healing and peace... until you meet again.
Laressa Mackenzie
October 28, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Maalika Moore-Thomas
October 27, 2011
So sorry to hear about your loss. Many prayers to you and your family. God Bless you all.
October 26, 2011
Sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family.
Chlumsky Family- Nick, Lisa, Alexandra, Nicky and Lauren
October 25, 2011
We were so sorry to learn about Coach Dan passing. Our daughter, Alexandra, was coached by Dan for the last 6 years. Dan taught our daughter many things besides gymnastics. He taught her to do her best, never give up, work hard but have fun. Paid the girls a dollar to answer the phone wen he was busy teaching another girl. Told them the were not soccer players or softball players-- they were gymnasts- hardest sport there is on the human body. We loved Dan and respected his coaching. He will be missed and our thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family and friends.
Vicki Betts-Wells
October 25, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May happy memories comfort you.
Vicki
Pam Clark
October 25, 2011
I'm very sorry to hear this Danny and I were friends all threw school may God comfort you in your time of need
Joni Johnson Callahan
October 23, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Danny will be missed by all. May the Lord comfort your family and give you peace.
Maureen Scarborough
October 23, 2011
I am very sad to hear of your loss of Danny. Susan, I know how much you loved him and how close you were. I keep remembering the two of you as children playing around your house in our old neighborhood. You and he were always very close brother and sister. You are in my prayers.
Marcus Stouffer
October 23, 2011
Uncle Danny, I remember many good times with you. I loved your big heart and all of the good memories. I will miss you very much.
Love Always
susan Stouffer
October 23, 2011
Miss you little brother!
When I see a star shining!
I think of you!
Love forever!
Susan
Kelly Hyde-DeLattre
October 22, 2011
I have fond memories of living across the street from the Dickey Family most of my childhood days! My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of grief.
Sofia (snake woman) :) Vazquez
October 22, 2011
On Monday October 17,2011 Dan took a tic tac straight out of his pocket and I was like Dan why did you just take a tic tac I said it's like taking a hamburger out of your pocket and eating it then my teammate came up and Dan said that I said he has a hamburger in his pocket.
Peggy Pratt
October 22, 2011
I was deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Danny. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this very difficult time.
Lori Harlow
October 22, 2011
Dan was a great friend and was always so good to me. I will miss him deeply. Prayers for his family and Chris.
Bobbi Kirkland Stage
October 22, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
October 22, 2011
Very sorry to hear of the loss of Dan, always a good guy. Rest in peace. John, Dana, and Luke Gosford.
Sam Vazquez
October 22, 2011
Dan was truly a great man. He really loved his girls at the gym and put his all into them. They are all better gymnasts and stronger kids physically and mentally because of him. The girls will always remember and talk about his love for gymnastics and his animals. They also always joked about and loved the endearing nicknames he would give them, like creepy kid in the snake leotard, angry bird, though chick. We can only hope Dan has peace now and knows how much he meant to these kids and their parents and how they love him and took everything he said to heart. He inspired them and we as parents have watched over the past years the growth in our kids due in part to their coaches. We pray for these kids as well as the family he has left behind far too soon as well as pray for his peace.
RIP Dan
We love you,
The Vazquez Family - Sofie also known as the creepy kid in the snake leotard.
Bruce Busbee
October 22, 2011
A very heart felt condolence is extended from the family of Bruce Busbee to the Dickey family, Roxanne, Susan, Ted, & John, and their families.
The Dickey family was like a second family to me while growing up.
I considered Mrs. Dickey as my second mother, Susan as my sister,
Ted as the older wiser brother, John as my best friend, and Danny as my little brother.
The late Carl Dickey as my 2nd father, who certianly taught John & I the greatest relaxation therapy in the world, fishing.
He also taught us how to provide for our families.
I will certianly miss Danny's since of humor, he will be missed by all.
Danny, as well as the Dickey family will be in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.
Bruce P. Busbee
Orlando Evans
October 22, 2011
It is with great sadness that I write these few words. When Dan started coaching my daughter she was miserable and thought of quitting many times. As the days and weeks went on, we slowly saw a change in her that was very remarkable. She wanted to get to gym early...can never late; she never wants to miss a day of practice. And when she hears anyone saying anything negative about Dan’s toughness and training style, she would say, “Dan is not mean, he is just honest!” For the longest time, I was the only man in her life that she looked up to, and then she met Dan. Upon hearing the news of his death, she was devastated to say the least. She tried sorting out her feelings and then wrote him a letter. To read this brought much sadness and tears to my eyes. The Evans Family will miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayer goes out to the Dickey Family.
Robert Campbell
October 22, 2011
My deepest condolences to Chris and the Dickey family. Danny was always a character; good hearted and fun to be around. My prayers are with you...RIP.
FMHS Class of 1982 Senior Photo
Danny Dickey
October 21, 2011
Robin RichardsonReese
October 21, 2011
Dear Dickey Family, I am very sorry for your loss. As you know Danny was a very warm hearted man and a good person. He was admired by many over the years. We will honor and remember him at our 30th FMHS Reunion next summer. Sending prayers and hugs to all!
Wayne Miller
October 21, 2011
My condolences to the Dickey Family, I havent seen Danny in many years, but i certainly considered Danny a friend and fondly remember his jovial personality. he always made you feel good when you were with him. my brother Dan would certainly want me to add his condolences as well, we will remember him fondly forever. Rest in Peace.
Krissi Simos
October 21, 2011
My heart is aching for your family at this time of shock and sadness... Danny was such a sweet character... always a smile and a quirky joke or jesture. I was lucky enough to catch up with him not too long ago and have some laughs... He was still that same little kid I met in middle school... and I will miss him.
Tammi Erdman
October 21, 2011
I remember Danny always laughing or playing a practical joke, he was always able to bring a smile to my face. "God Gives Us Love, Someone Ti Love He Lends to Us".
Jerrica and Dan Reno 2007
Klein Family
October 21, 2011
Our daughter Jerrica was one of Dan and Chris's gymnast's for the better part of 6 years. During that time Dan helped Jerrica achieve 3 state all around titles and a regional balance beam title. Some of our favorite memories are of trips we took to competitions. Two trips were especially memorable... Chicago Navy Pier and the time Jerrica spent with Dan in Lake Tahoe skiing after the Reno competition He was an extrodinary man and he will truly be missed. Below is a poem that Jerrica presented to Dan at one of the Gym World banquets. He beamed with pride as she read it to him. I feel his legacy is described in this poem that talks about his dedication to what he loved doing for several years. Although he is gone he will not be forgotten. RIP Dan.
In Appreciation of Your Dedication
Our coach is a person that
Pushes us to do our very best.
Our coach spends countless hours
Training and instructing without rest.
Hard work, dedication and self-sacrifice
are qualities you have instilled.
Perseverance, commitment and drive
are characteristics you’ve helped us to build.
When we go to competitions
We can hold our heads up high.
You give us the confidence it takes
To give difficult skills a try.
You set high goals for us
that you help us to achieve.
And then we get to feel the rush
when presented with awards we receive.
You’ve taught us to be fierce competitors,
Give each event our all
And not to get discouraged,
Even when we take a fall.
Our teams could not be the champs they are
Without you as our strength.
In order for us to consistently win
You’ve gone to every length.
So we want you to know we look up to you
Even though you’re sometimes tough
We could not do it without you
And we can’t thank you enough.
To Dan's Family... You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
John&Ruth Taylor
October 21, 2011
Our deepest condolences in the loss of your loved one. We remember Danny when he played in our Maravilla/Ricardo neighborhood with our son,J.T.,& Charlie Brown -- they were such good little guys! Our prayers are with you in this time of grief, with love, Ruth & John Taylor
Eric Olsen
October 21, 2011
Thoughts and prayers go out to the Dickey family. Another light has gone out.
Allison Reynolds
October 21, 2011
My heart is heavy as I think of this world losing another of "the good guys". Danny was a friend to everyone he knew. He was funny and genuine. My thoughts will be with you all tomorrow. Peace be with you my old friend.
Allison Reynolds
Jodi Warriner-Constantine
October 21, 2011
My heart is broken to hear of such sad news. I loved Danny's smile and funny antics. My deepest thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God grant you peace that passes all understanding....<3
Mary Jane (Pampinella) Harvey
October 21, 2011
My sympathy goes out to the entire Dickey family. Danny was always a special man and I know he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
October 21, 2011
There are no words that we could possibly express to the Dickey Family other than to share our love and strength to you. We are all here to hold you up and give you peace. Let your friends sustain you.
The Vasiloff Family
Dan, Anita and Cameron
Grace Merritt
October 21, 2011
So sad to hear the news..Danny always was a nice guy and friend and he will be missed...;(
Amy Miller
October 21, 2011
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this incredibly difficult time. God bless your entire family.
Amy Miller
Stephanie Warriner-Wiles
October 21, 2011
We were very sad to hear the news about Danny. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dickey family.
Christie (Hall) Bruner
October 21, 2011
I was so sad to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with the Dickey family. Danny was such a sweet guy and will truly be missed.
michelle barley
October 21, 2011
So very sorry for the Dickey family,my thoughts and prayers are with you.
andrea fiore prather
October 21, 2011
thoughts and prayers are with the Dickey family....so sorry to hear of this...Sincerely, The Prather Family (Andrea Fiore Prather, Will, and TJ)
dee conklin hicks
October 21, 2011
Fond memories of Danny and the Allen Park kids. My sincerest sympathies to the family
October 21, 2011
Dickey Family:
Our deepest condolences for the loss of a very great man. We will always remember Danny as someone who had a deep love for his wife and family. Danny was a great friend and will be truely missed.Our thoughts and prayers are with his family now and forever.
Bob and Stacey Ferreira
Brett Hyde
October 21, 2011
Mom just sent this to me. I have no words. Please know that all of you will be in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you all in this difficult time.
Brett, Stacey, Dylan, and Dalton Hyde
Beverly Carriere Tiner
October 21, 2011
So sad to learn of this. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Danny will be missed in this 'ol world. He was a very special person from the time he was a little boy. May the Good Lord give you peace and healing as you try to cope with a loss that is now Heaven's gain.
The Carriere/Tiner families.
Becky Nash
October 21, 2011
Dan always had a smile, everyday, for everyone. Dan will be missed. Thoughts and prayers with your family.
October 21, 2011
Dickey Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul, Donna, Paul Jr. & Nicole Pavese
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