John Earnest Dickerson Obituary
We are sad to announce that on May 6, 2021, at the age of 81, John Earnest Dickerson in Plains, Georgia, born in Dothan, Alabama passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Leonard Dickerson and Leona Watford Dickerson Cahoon; his former wife Eugenia B. Dickerson; his brothers, Bobby Dickerson, Charles Dickerson and Larry Dickerson; his stepfather Victor Cahoon; and his son Gerald "Jerry" Lewthwaite.
He is survived by: his wife Wenola L. Dickerson of Americus; his children, Craig Dickerson (Katie) of Americus, Mary Jane Dickerson of Roswell, GA, Renee Becton (Doug) of Americus, Gail Wall (Hank) of Americus and Tanya L. White of Americus; his grandchildren, Jordan Parker (Liz), Joshua Becton, Hannah Becton Allen (Bura), Ashley Bosner (Anthony), Stephanie Wooden (Chris), Brittany Lightner (Nathan), Elizabeth Dickerson, Carson Dickerson, Tasha White (Brandon Stokes), Timothy White (Christian), Levi Lewthwaite, Hunter Lewthwaite and Jessica Dreher (Matthew); and his siblings, Bert Dickerson (Lynda) of Americus, Lamar Dickerson (Susie) of Phil Campbell, AL, Jimmy Dickerson of Dooly County, GA, Sue Jameson of Americus and Janice Beamon of Americus. He is also survived by 21 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandson.
The staff of Hancock Funeral Home would like to issue a gentle reminder to all attendees that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, reasonable social distancing should be maintained at all times, and the family asks that face masks be worn while in attendance.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Heart of Georgia Hospice, 1120 Morningside Drive, Perry, GA 31069, or to a charity of choice.
