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Andrew Dickerson Obituary
SPRINGFIELD - Andrew Dickerson, 78, of Springfield died on July 26, 2009.
Wake service, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2009, at James D. Memorial Chapel. Additional visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. Friday, July 31, 2009, at Zion Baptist Church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Andrew Dickerson
Ancollisa Mason
August 19, 2009
Andy was a good,loving,caring man He will truely be miss I remember on my way 2 school I would see him walking down Taylor street.. My prayers goes out 2 the Dickerson family
Debra (Beck) Bush & Family
August 2, 2009
The Dickerson Family, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. I remember all the times we had on 19th Street. I lived two doors down and we had great times. Our prayers go out to your family.
Rojena Owens-Spice
August 2, 2009
Kathy & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you all.
August 2, 2009
Michael, Gina, Derek, Helen and all the Dickerson Family
Andy was a great man he always had a smile !!! You never heard him say a bad thing about anyone. He loved life!!! We are so sorry for your loss!! He will be missed......
We love you all!! God Bless You
Love Mary & Sam Calandrino
Pam Thompson
Angie & Jarrod Fairchild
Pat Dippel
Cherie & Todd Starkweather
Tony & Carrie Dippel
Joe & Deenna Calandrino
Darren Farley
July 31, 2009
I work at the Central Illinois Food Bank where Mr. Dickerson would come in and pickup food for the Zion Baptist Food Pantry. Some of my fondest memories of Mr. Dickerson was when he would pickup food along with his buddies and they would joke around with each other about the Cubs and Cardinals. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
LISA RUSH
July 31, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Debra Payton
July 31, 2009
Our hearts are filled with sadness over the loss of yet another uncle. My last surviving uncle. What I cherish most about all of my uncles was their ability to connect with the younger generations. My kids thought it was so cool to have uncles as hip as Uncle Ernie & Uncle Andy . Jazz could not be here but she sends her love . Wishing you all peace & comfort. The sun will shine again than will be Uncle Andy smiling down on us again.
ANGELA BLACK
July 31, 2009
THE DICKERSON FAMILY, MAY GOD CONTINUE TO STRENGHTEN YOU IN THIS TIME OF NEED
OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.
Danielle (Brown) Webb
July 31, 2009
To the Dickerson Family:
I have very fond memories of Mr. Dickerson, as a child growing up on Randall Ct. He always smiled-unless you crossed his lawn :), he always had time to talk, he kept a watchful eye over the neighborhood kids, and most of all he was a man to be respected, and we did respect him. Mr. Dickerson will never be forgotten. May God be you.
Helena Hughes-Osby
July 31, 2009
Kathy and Mike I am sorry for your loss. My prayers and thought are with you at this time.
LeRoy & Joyce Williams
July 30, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Leon and Tracy Hamilton
July 30, 2009
To Kathy and The Dickerson Family,
My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and your family. I know you're sad and longing for just one more day. But little by little, you will find yourself laughing at all the good times you've shared with Mr. Dickerson.
Take Care and God Bless You.
Arthur Carey Sr
July 30, 2009
so so sorry
July 30, 2009
Dickerson Family: We are sorry for your loss, and thanks for sharing Mr. Andy with the world, he touched so many hearts. He was full of class and confidence, and he was funny too. Most recently, he will be remembered walking streaks into Taylor Ave. He inspired so many to start using our paths on the eastside, although there isn't much there, but it was enough to get started. Taylor Ave will seem a little empty with him gone, but now he can walk and walk, and never hurt or get tired again. Take Care Good Friend.
The Dameon Johnson Family
Springfield, IL
Cornell and Pat Tribbet
July 30, 2009
To Mike and the entire Dickerson Family -
Please allow God's peace to comfort you through this trying time.
You remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Jackie Chambers
July 30, 2009
To Helen and Family,
My condolences are with you and your family at this time. God is with you and will provide strength to carry you through. God bless all of you.
Ernest & Mary (Libby) Coleman
July 30, 2009
To Aunt Helen, Peggy, Kathy, Ronnie, Mike and Gilbert. God bless you all. Uncle Andrew loved every last one of you and he had such a sweet sweet spirit. We all will miss him. As time heals your sorrow and it surely will may you look back and remember all the wonderful times you had with your husband/father. Look to the hills from whence cometh your help and know that all your help comes from the Lord. God Bless the Dickerson Family.
DeAnna Newman
July 30, 2009
My condolences to the Dickerson Family. Another Randall Court Uncle that will be fondly remembered.
Denise
July 30, 2009
May the whole family be under the everlasting comfort of God's love. I offer my deepest sympathy. May your days be filled with the wonderful memories of your husband, father, grandfather, uncle,brother and friend.
Coletta Mason
July 30, 2009
I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Jean Jackson-Roberson
July 30, 2009
My prayers and thoughts are with the Dickerson family. He and my dad were great friends, and we always enjoyed his visits. In later years, it was a pleasure to talk to him when he was walking on Taylor Avenue as I would be leaving or returning home. He was a wonderful person--always happy and smiling with something funny to share.
May the love of God be with you.
Blessings to you,
Dee Jackson
July 30, 2009
To the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you in the lost of Mr. Andy. Daddy and him were such good friends. Now we know the both of them are together again.
God bless you
July 30, 2009
To the Dickerson Family,
Mr. Dickerson was special to me as I grew up. He was very encouraging and always made me laugh.
Growing up in Randall Court and in Zion Baptist Church was special for me and I thank God for his presence.
I am praying for you at this time.
May the peace of God and his strength and comfort keep you at this time.
Love,
Valerie
July 30, 2009
Dickerson Family I worked with Andy from 1969 - 1979 .Saw him last year downtown.Good guy, Good Memories. Dave Smysor Chatham
Maxine Ballard & Family
July 30, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dana & Leslie Ann Dinora
July 30, 2009
To the Dickerson family:
Sorry to hear of Andrew's passing. I'll have fond memories of him as a supervisor at Public Works. He'll be missed. If you need anything, please let us know. God Bless you all!
charles davis
July 29, 2009
My prayer go out to the family of the Dickerson. I been gone for 13yrs and every time i come back to springfield i in go into circle there is andy getting ready to walk or just getting back. you will be missed. god bless the dickerson family. charles davis
Dana & Leslie Ann Dinora
July 29, 2009
So sorry to hear about Andrew.
He was a great supervisor at the City. He will be missed greatly. If you need anything, please let us know.
God Bless you and your family.
July 29, 2009
Our prayers go out to the family of Andrew Dickerson. Hold on to the memories and know that god is always there for you.From your cousins the
George Stemmons , family in Fayette, Mo
Terrence Hurst
July 29, 2009
God,s blessings to the Dickerson family.
Rhonda Shelton-Dawson
July 29, 2009
I remember Mr. Dickerson from Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Always had a smile on his face! My prayers are with Mrs. Dickerson and their children.
jim south
July 29, 2009
so sorry to hear of the passing of mr. dickerson. our prayers our with your family. always enjoyed seeing him walking down taylor ave. with a huge smile on his face..
Sonia Echols
July 29, 2009
I was so surprised to hear of Mr. Dickerson's passing. He would always wave when ever I saw him walking on Taylor Ave. He was such a sweet person and I know he will be extremely missed. My prayers and thoughts are with the family, just remember that God is able to see you through this.
July 29, 2009
To The Dickerson Family,
It was just over a week ago that I seen Mr. Dickerson talking and smiling.No one knew that his time would come so soon,I will miss him.My prayers and memories are with you all.May GOD be with you all.
Kassandra Mason-Springfield,Il.
July 29, 2009
To the family,
We will always have smiles when we think of the joy your father and family brought all of us on 19th street. Our prayers are with you.
The South Family
Harry Wright
July 29, 2009
My thoughts and Prayers to the Family I remember the days when me and Keith use to come over the house on Spruce street and how Mr Dickerson and Mrs Dickerson made us feel that it was our 2nd home and also remember Mr Dickerson and Mr Melvin always battling over who was the better team the Cubs or the Cards!! He will be missed!!
Alice Tyus-Winters
July 29, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Don Schluter
July 29, 2009
I'm out of the city and unable to attend the home coming of Mr. Dickerson. Mr. Dickerson is truly a man that I have always had the greatest respect for and a true family man. My Sympathies goes out to the entire Dickerson family.
La Verne Butler
July 29, 2009
To the Dickerson Family: I want to extend our deepest sympathies to the entire family. Mr Dickerson has been such a vital part of the Randall Ct Family as well and the Zion Family. Our prayers our with you during this time of your loss. May GOD bless your entire family.
The Butler, Bell & Rice Families
Michele (Henderson) Wilson
July 29, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Suzanne Smith
July 29, 2009
Ronda,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God comfort you in your loss.
July 29, 2009
Ms. Helen and Family:
All of my life my mom has shared childhood memories of growing up with her classmates in Monroe City, MO, the Dickerson twins (Amos and Andy). I was so saddened to hear of Mr. Andy's passing. May you cherish the many fond memories you have of your husband, father and grandfather in the days and months ahead. Continue to look towards the hills from whence cometh our help and God will surely stand with you and bring you thru.
Donna K. Bailey, Springfield, IL
Diana Womack
July 29, 2009
My condolences to the Dickerson family whom I have known for many years. Mr Dickerson was always a sweet, friendly, generous man. I will miss seeing him walking down Taylor Avenue.
James Hunt
July 29, 2009
Will miss you old friend and former supervisor at the Street Department.
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