- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- In Loving Memory of Quinn Keith Dickerson, Sunrise March 15, 1968, Sunset July 22, 2004, Service: Tuesday, July 27, 2005, 11:00 a.m., Community Protestant Church, 1759 East Gunhill Road, Bronx, New York, Interment: Kenisco Cemetery, Valhalla, New York
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2004-07-27
- Subject:
- African American men--New York (State)--Bronx--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--New York (State)--Bronx--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--New York (State)--Bronx---History--20th century
Funeral service--New York (State)--Bronx--History--20th century
Mourning customs--New York (State)--Bronx--History--20th century
African Americans--New York (State)--Bronx--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, New York, Bronx County, Bronx, 40.84985, -73.86641
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Quinn Keith Dickerson. Birth date: March 15, 1968. Death date: July 22, 2004. Funeral date: July 27, 2004. Church: Community Protestant Church (Bronx, N.Y.). The Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection is a project of the Digital Library of Georgia in association with the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History as part of Georgia HomePLACE. The project is supported with federal LSTA funds administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_dickersonquinnkeith20040727
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_dickersonquinnkeith20040727
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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I'm Free
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free, I'm following the path God laid for me; I took His hand when I heard Him call
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work, or play; Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found that place at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembering joy, A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss; Ah, yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow; I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I've savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don't lengthen it now with undue grief Lift up your heart and share with me. God wanted me now-He set me free.
Acknowledgement The family of Quinn Keith Dickerson wishes to express their deep appreciation and sincere thanks for all acts of kindness shown to them during their hour of bereavement.
Arrangements by:
McCALL'S BRONXWOOD FUNERAL HOME, Inc.
4035 Bronxwood Avenue Bronx, New York 10466
718-231-7647 Fax 718-231-7665
E-Mail: McCalls. Bronxwood.Funeral@a tt.net Web Address: www.mccalls.net
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Service TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2004- 11:00 a.m.
COMMUNITY PROTESTANT CHURCH 1759 East Gunhill Road Bronx, New York
Interment KENSICO CEMETERY
Valhalla, New York
According to the Proverbs chapter 16, verse 17, "The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul."
Dr. Quinn Keith Dickerson, II of Boston, Massachusetts was born on March 15, 1968 to Quinn Keith Dickerson, I and Betty Dickerson in Brooklyn, New York. Quinn completed elementary school in Brooklyn and, in 1981, Quinn's family left Brooklyn and moved uptown to Co-op City, in the Bronx.
In 1982, Quinn graduated from Intermediate School181, and four years later from Harry S. Truman High School. Throughout his school years, Quinn was a member of the Youth Choir of Community Protestant Church located in Co-op City, and in high school, he was a member of the Black Student Alliance. In 1990, Quinn graduated from Queens College with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Communications. Quinn was active in the Student Government Association and he served as president of the African American student organization. In 1990, Quinn studied law at Hofstra University, but, after his first year, he decided that he did not want to be a lawyer. Quinn believed that law school did not allow any room for thinking outside of the box. He left law school because he wanted to pursue a career that provided answers to solving some of the problems in the black community.
In 1994, Quinn received his Master of Arts Degree in Black Studies from the Ohio State University. At Ohio State, he met and married Jenika Whitehead. They moved to Lithonia, Georgia. He enrolled in the doctoral program in Political Science at Clark Atlanta University (CAU), where he received the prestigious Ford Fellowship. Quinn had the highest grade point average and Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores among the students in his class. In 1997, Quinn's son, Quinn Omari Dickerson, III was born born in Atlanta. In addition to his studies, Quinn was a loving provider for his family, while also making time to assist other graduate students with their course work. One of his best friends in graduate school described him as a level-headed, loyal friend, and spiritual person.
From 2000-2003, Quinn was an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) located in Ita Bena, Mississippi. At what Quinn called, Valley, he served as the pre-law advisor and he obtained a grant from the Mississippi Humanities Council. In the fall of 2003, Quinn left Valley to take a position as Professor of Political Science at Suffolk University in Boston, Massachusetts. His colleagues referred to him as an engaging colleague who was well liked by students and staff. Before his untimely death, Quinn was completing his doctoral dissertation. His research compared and contrasted the political effectiveness of black political machines in Atlanta, Georgia and New Orleans, Louisiana. Quinn was scheduled to graduate from CAU with his doctorate in December, 2004.
Quinn enjoyed singing, swimming, and the martial arts. Quinn's life symbolized perseverance, selflessness, and humility. Quinn was meticulous about his outer and inner appearance. He used to talk about his French cuff shirts, expensive watch, and nice shoes. However, Quinn had always been a down to earth individual, who believed that one could help the community and have expensive tastes. Quinn had the potential to become a great politician. He knew how to communicate with all types of people, had a sharp political mind, and the ability to read people. Quinn use to always say, "If I was a politician, I would never leave the negotiating table without any tangible results for my community." Quinn had a large amount of accomplishments in such a short time. Quinn inspired his friends, family and tried to uplift his community. There is an Akan saying, "When a person dies, he is not really dead." Although physically Quinn is not with us, his spirit lives on, especially with his son, Omari. Quinn's family includes: son, Quinn Omari Dickerson, III; mother, Betty Dickerson (Michael Bloxham); father, Quinn Dickerson, I (Doretha); sisters, Torey and Lisa Dickerson; brother, Judson Bloxham; grandmothers, Nattie Tinch and Ann Ray Dickerson; aunts, Janice, Diane and Mattie; uncles, George, John and Earnest; nephew, Khalil and a host of cousins and other relatives and friends. Quinn was a son, brother and friend, and no matter what obstacles stood in his way he remained an upright man and know his soul is in the hands of the Lord.
Quinn, we miss you and love you.
PROCESSIONAL SELECTION SCRIPTURE ......................................................New Testament, Psalm 23
Old Testament, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 PRAYER OF COMFORT .....................................Ms. Brenda Henderson SELECTION OBITUARY AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS..................David Canton REFLECTIONS..................................................................Torey Dickerson EULOGY SELECTION COMMITTAL VIEWING RECESSIONAL