"~ ~(j g'J~" Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. -~ .! And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. l And lead us not into temptations, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, Don't grieve for me for now I'm free, I'm following the path God laid for me. and the glory, forever. Amen. - Matthew 6:9-13 -.~ I took His hand when I heard Him call, I turned my back and left it all. I couldn't stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I've found that peace at the close of day. If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Oh yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times ofsorrow, I wish you the sunshine oftomorrow. My life's been full, I've savored much, good times, good friends, a loved one's touch. To our friends who have been very kind and thoughtful of us during the departure of our loved ones, we wish to express our sincere thanks. Your prayers have lightened our burdens; your visits and kind acts have given us strength and inspiration. May God abundantly bless each of you. PJJ+ :zoo pj~ ''PZJ~-~IJ ~ pj)~~~pj)~ Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and rejoice with me. God called me now and He's set me "FREE". The Dickerson Family Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 2:00 P.M. Mount Olive Baptist Church Fort Mitchell, Alabama FINAL ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED To: $->umbrp's ;!fmortuarp .d.1 R Qoalo l=li"\Arl PhAnhl' r.itv AIAhRmR :16869 (334) 298-1361 Reverend Samuel Johnson, Pastor, Officiating Sumbry Mortuary Staff, Directing Sunrise June 16, 1963 Sunset April 22, 2006 Mr. Douglas Lee City, Alabama to the entered into eternal preceded in death Dickerson. 16, 1963 in Phenix Arena Dickerson. He April 22~ 2006, and was rs, ,-,ro.,.Tr:1'" Edward and Eddie ''":. Douglas accepted Christ as personal _Saviour at an early age unqer the leadership of the late Reverend W. L. Lewis, and became a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church, Fort Mitchell. He attended Mt. Olive High School in fort Mitchell, Alabama. He was employed with William flooring for twenty years. ": He leaves to cherish his memories: two daughters, Veronica (Timothy) Dixon and Rose Dickerson; four sons, Jonathan Woods, Bricado Woods, Timothy Dickerson and Jahden Doner; a godson, Sheridan Woods; six brothers, Ernest (Alberta) Jackson of Pittsview, Alabama, Charles (Trethia) Dickerson, Issac Dickerson of Phenix City, Alabama, Melvin (Renee) Dickerson of Columbus, Georgia, Corey Smith and Jamel Dickerson of Detroit, Michigan; seven sisters, Debra Stanford, Unda (Eddie) Coleman, Angela Dickerson, Julana (Adrian) Toney, all of Phenix City, Alabama, Sharon (Gregory) Richardson ~~=~. 6~~:~t(te~!~aS~c:~~~ ~d~j~~[~~~.(~~J oGafuenoAtrstgl,aiBanetaar0,tnhdGa JeIadocargkDisaoi,cnkToeafrbPsiohthneanoix(fECMriiotcyn),tAMglcaoqCr;f~l.ii~j~~Jc~:y{r:,{.~9!~\f~JJC~V'boaaltmutaime;(bLtuw\Yso,) Preer all of Phenix City, Alabama, Allen (Margaret) Jackson, Sylvester (Rochelle) Jackson, Thomas Adams, all of Buffalo, New York; one granddaughter, Yashira Dixon; one great aunt, Frankie Stephens; one great uncle, George Carter; a speCial uncle W. C. Jackson; one sister-in-law, Elymra Grant Dickerson; a devoted fiancee, Jamie Williams; two special cousins, Scotty and Derrick Jackson; special friends, Johnnie Ford, Joe and Dean Williams, Roger and Katie Carnes, and Paris Watkins; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A special nephew, Damian S. Dickerson "Dank." PROCESSIONAL ......................:.......... Viewing of Remains "Come in My Room" SELECTION ....... "God is a Good God" ..... Mt. Olive Choir SCRIPTURES Old Testament ............ Reverend Dr..Landon Alexander New Testament ...................... Reverend Willie Johnson PRAYER ........................................ Reverend Wendell Jones SELECTION ............... "All Night" .......... Mount Olive Choir REFLECTIONS As A Church Member ........ Deacon Clarence Alexander As A Friend ............... Clayton Benton & Courtney Dixon SOLO ..... ~ ............:........;............................. Sandra Wansley ( . EULOGY ................................... Reverend Samuel Johnson RECESSIONAL cff~ Mount Olive Baptist Church Cemetery Fort Mitchell, Alabama CV?aktffi~ Classmates and Friends rff~W~ Family & Friends Sunset April 22, 2006 Mr. DamionS Stanford and Saturday, April 22, He was preceded Edward and Arena Thomas, and two al grandparents, grandmother, Uzzie B. Eddie Dickerson. Damian accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership and of Reverend Ernest Sneed became a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church. .:/")\. .j ,.; :~ -~ , .. He attended Russell County-,HigltSchool, Seale, Alabama. \1t '" ~-4 :~ ~~ He leaves to cherish his fh~mori~s: his parents, Charles and Debra Jackson Stanford; three sons, DamionJamal Dickerson, Javon Santez Dickerson and Dashone Dickerson; one daughter, Dimaya Dickerson; two ststets, Kimber Stanford and Sequoia Stanford; a step-grandmother, Carolyn Stanford; maternal uncles and aunts, Ernest (Alberta) Jackson, Charles (Trethia) Dickerson, Sharon (Gregory) Richardson, Linda (Eddie) Coleman, Tabitha (Eric) McClary, Julana (Adian) Toney, Angela and Ida Dickerson; paternal uncles and aunts, Bobby (Letha) Thomas, Londia Olivers, Pauline (Eddie) McMurray, Jimmie (Shelia) Thomas, Carletha (Eric) Taylor, Ray Thomas, Tammie Thomas, Theresa (Michael) Moore, Anthony (Felicia) Thomas; two great aunts; seven great uncles; one great-great aunt, Frankie Stephens; one great-great uncle, George Carter; six special cousins, Samadra, Scotty, Derrick Jackson, Anthony, Cantrell Grier and J\ngel Oliver; six special friends, Clay, Courtney, Big Ant, Eric, Diamond and Tanio; a devoted uncle, Melvin Dickerson; godparents, Elijah Martin, Bertha Jackson and Judy Grier; and a special uncle, Douglas "Dougie D" Dickerson.