Richard Payette Dirksen Obituary
We are sad to announce that on December 23, 2021, at the age of 84, Richard Payette Dirksen of Winston, Georgia 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, Dr. Lynn Clifford Dirksen and Berniece Payette Dirksen. He is survived by: his wife Linnea Akins Dirksen; his children, Pamela Cox (Richard), John Dirksen (Isabel) and Charles Dirksen (Shiloh); his grandchildren, Brittany Cox (Zach), Daniel Cox, Tyler Cox, Saveya Dirksen Light and Charlie Pate Dirksen Light; and his great grandchildren, Sadie Donoghue and Adeline Donoghue.
In lieu of flowers for the service of remembering Dick, the family asks that donations be made in his name to one of his two chosen ministries. His legacy for serving others can be continued with a donation to Dry Bones Valley ministry at https://www.drybonesvalley.org or Celebrate Recovery at Give - Central Baptist Church at https://www.cbcdouglasville.com.
