Alan Adee Dickey

Alan Adee Dickey was born in Hutchinson, Kansas, but lived most of his childhood in Miami, Florida. He was a graduate of the Ransom Everglades School, then continued his education at Stetson University and the University of Florida Law school. He was elected to the position of County Judge in 1976, then moved onto the circuit bench in 1991. He served a term as chief judge from 2001–2003. Dickey was a widely respected jurist who was reelected to each of his terms without opposition. He retired as the longest serving judge in the history of Florida’s 18th judicial circuit.

Judge Dickey was a past president of the Sanford Rotary Club, receiving multiple Paul Harris Fellowship awards during his membership. He loved travel, people, country music and was a longtime Gator booster, attending football and basketball games faithfully for 56 years. He was a beloved member of the community and was recognized everywhere he went; well known for treating everyone with kindness and respect, down to the most lowly defendant in his courtroom. As long time local lawyer Joyce Fuller stated, “there has never been a kinder, more studious, patient, honest, fair example of what a judge-a human- should be.”

Judge Dickey adored his family. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Laurie, sons Kevin (Sharon) and Ryan (Allyson) and five grandchildren: Hannah, Nathan, Julia, Campbell and Caroline. They will always cherish great memories of their beloved Papa.

A memorial service will be held at 1 PM at the Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home in Sanford on September 20th. Reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alan Dickey Memorial Fund (Sanford Rotary Club), P.O. Box 2204, Sanford FL, 32772