He was a retired rural letter carrier, United States Army Veteran of the Korean War and a member of Enon Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one sister, Patty Ann Dickey Trinca.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Ila Carlyne Owen Dickey of Monticello; one daughter, Cheryl Leigh Dickey Dunn and husband Kevin Dewayn Dunn of Monticello; two grandsons, Daniel Joseph Dunn and wife Angela Lynn Dunn of Horatio and Thomas Allen Dunn of Monticello; one great-granddaughter, Sydney Breann Dunn of Horatio; one brother, Fee Dickey, Jr. of Little Rock; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 22 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Rash Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 pm Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Enon Baptist Church, c/o Joyce Jones, 3057 Hwy 35 E., Monticello, AR 71655 or Rash Cemetery, c/o Kenneth Merchant, 198 S. Cominto Rd., Monticello, AR 71655. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(9)
James Wright
Warren, AR Tuesday, July 21, 2015 Remembering your family in prayer for peace and strength during this most difficult time. With sincere sympathy.STEPHEN & MELISSA BONDS
MONTICELLO, AR Tuesday, July 21, 2015 SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MR. DICKEY, IF YOU NEED ANYTHING PLEASE JUST LET US KNOWAlvin and Irma James
Monticello Arkansas, TX Tuesday, July 21, 2015 Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mr. Joe Bob was always so pleasant to visit with.Randy Dickey
Batesville, AR Monday, July 20, 2015mike and Tammy owen
smithville, TN Sunday, July 19, 2015 Aunt Carlene Cheryl and family sorry for the loss of uncle Joe.The family is in our hearts and prayers.Uncle Joe had a wonderful smile. He could make anybody laugh at anytime.He was wonderful to be around. We had a lot of good times together.He will be dearly missed.lDoug Owens
Clarksville, TN Sunday, July 19, 2015 Aunt Carlyne , Cheryl and family, We are sorry to hear of Uncle Joe's passing he was a great person, fun to be around, he loved to pick on me and tell me about taking me fishing when I was little. I always enjoyed seeing him when ya'll came in. You are in our thoughts and prayers.We Love You,
Doug & Pat Owens
Paige Stell
Monticello, AR Saturday, July 18, 2015 You are all in my thoughts & prayers during the days ahead.Love,
Paige
Janice Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Saturday, July 18, 2015 I am so sorry to read about Joe's death. He was such a fun and jolly man. I remember Joe not only as a friend but our great mail carrier years ago. May God give you strength and peace as this time.Janice Gladden Wiggam
Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Friday, July 17, 2015 Mrs Carlene and family, You have my sympathy and prayers during this difficult time. I am sorry for the loss of Mr. Joe Bob. I haven't seen him in years but remember that he was always nice to me. He was our mailman in the 70s on Ridgecrest Dr.