Russell Dickey

Russell Franklin Dickey, age 74, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2016. He was born on March 4, 1942, in New London, CT, by Kenneth & Bernice Dickey, SR, and was preceded in death by his brothers, Junior Dickey, David Dickey; brothers-in-law, Steven Lee, Sandy Lee; grandparents Russell & Ruth Cluny, and Mary & Frank Dickey. Mr. Dickey retired as a teacher after 33 years, teaching industrial technology and technology, and was a coach and remodeler.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Dickey of Dallas, GA; step-daughters, Nichole Michalke of Temple, GA, and Lauren & husband, Chuck Myers of Tallapoosa, GA; sons by choice, Trad Hill of Dallas, GA, and Curtis Easterwood of Temple, GA; brother, Billy & wife, Debra Dickey of Norwich, CT; sisters, Karen & husband, Herbie Renshaw of Rogersville, TN and Roxanne & husband, Bo Castellano of Acworth, GA; grandchildren, Matthew Russell Hampson, Abbey Michalke, Erin Michalke, Will Myers, Kate Myers, and Luke Myers; aunts, Doris Schlup, Marion Schneider and Ella Jane Saaty; many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 19, 2016, at 6 PM from Clark Funeral Home, with Pastor Michael Mishie Bojczuk officiating. The family will receive friends from the funeral home on Monday, September 19, 2016 from 4 PM until 6 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you take your family out to dinner in honor of Russell, or donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org or 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

(Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.samclarkfuneralhome.com)