Brian Lewis Dickerson

Brian Lewis Dickerson, 68, of Hamilton, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, Missouri. Brian was born on January 16, 1957, in Carthage, Illinois, the son of Clyde Sr. and Lelia Mae (Miller) Dickerson. He was the sixth child and the baby of his parent's blended family. He married Linda Neally in 1976 but later divorced. This marriage produced a beautiful daughter, Heather Nicole, whom Brian referred to as his little Honeybee, because she was always buzzing around taking care of everyone. Brian later met Debbie Geer at their AA meetings. They agreed to exchange their alcohol for each other's hearts. Both got clean and were married on July 12, 1997. Debbie preceded him in death on April 12, 2024. Brian owned and operated Dickerson Antenna and Tower for many years. He was an avid guitar player and loved his Gretsch Alligator Resonator guitar. He loved bluegrass music and going to the bluegrass festivals. He loved his fishing trips with his friends and his dog Kira. He also enjoyed birdwatching. He was a dedicated brother and friend to his sister Sharon Dickerson Fink and a loving uncle and friend to her children. Brian was a loving husband, father and grandfather and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Brian is survived by his daughter, Heather (John Hopper) Evans of Jacksonville, Il, a sister; Sharon Dickerson-Fink of Carthage, a brother; James (Elva) Dickerson of Carthage, four grandsons; Collin (Blasia) Schlieker, Evan (Ash Booth) Schlieker, Seth (Janice Dibble) Evans, and Brayden Hopper, and many nieces, nephews and cousins and his dog Kira. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Debbie, two brothers; Doran Sammons and Clyde (Velda) Dickerson Jr., a sister; Marilyn (Harbert) Dickerson-Fink, and a special nephew, Nathan Fink. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage, with Military Honors to follow. Visitation will be held from 9-11 AM before the service. Memorials may be made out to the Family for funeral expenses. Printy Funeral Home in Carthage is in charge of arrangements. To send flowers to the family, please visit our floral store.