James is survived by his daughters Barbara (Barbie) Johnson; and Ginger Wooten (Timmy); his son Shane Parker; his sisters Sylvia Easterwood (Mike), Donna Gresham (Donnie) and his brother Jerry Dickson (Becky); his grandchildren Heather Forbus (Trey), Kyle Townsend, Megan Townsend, Caitlyn Townsend, Joanie Toland (Justin), Karie Smith (Anthony), Randi Owen Goodson (Chris), Ten great grandchildren and several nieces & nephews.
James was preceded in death by his wife Teresa Dickson; his parents Clarence and Nancy Dickson; his brothers Bobby Dickson and Sam Dickson.
Funeral services for James will be Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 3:00 PM at Gray Brown Service Mortuary with Rev. Sylvester Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Edwardsville Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening, May 5, 2023 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Serving as pallbearers are Joseph Magouyrk, Mark Magouyrk, Jonathan Dickson, Gabriel (Little Man) Silva, Anthony Smith and Kyle Townsend.
James was a native of Calhoun County then moved to Talladega County for a while. He was a member of Praise and Worship, and worked construction before becoming a truck driver. He enjoyed riding in the country and life itself. He had a green thumb, could get anything to grow. James was a loving PawPaw to his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed. Special thanks to Souther Care New Beacon Hospice, Teresa Walker and Teresa Anderson and Timmy for the care they provided to our father.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.graybrownservice.com for the Dickson family.