Larry Dean Dickerson's Obituary
Larry Dean Dickerson, 66, of Olive Branch, MS was born June 14, 1956. He grew up in California where he committed his life to Christ at the age of 9 years old. After high school, Larry joined the U.S. Navy and eventually met his wife, Lyne Parayno, and started a family. Throughout his life, Larry experienced many events that shaped him into a man who desired to exalt Christ above everything else. He was a man of faith who studied the Bible, prayed regularly, and fellowshipped with other believers. Larry experienced a call to ministry as a young man. After Larry retired from the Navy having obtained the rank of Petty Officer Second Class, Larry sought to prepare himself to obey that call. Larry graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Liberty University. Until he was physically unable, Larry would provide pulpit supply in nearby churches. After the death of his wife Lyne, the Lord brought Deborah Jones into his life. He loved both Lyne and Deborah very much. Through these marriages, the Lord blessed Larry with children who would later bless him with grandchildren. Besides his love for Christ, Larry loved his family most of all - especially his grandchildren: Allison (15), Jessica (13), Sammy (11), Lainee Grace (8), Levi (4), and Luke (1). On Saturday, May 20, 2023, Larry went home to see his Savior. He finished strong, as he was surrounded by his loving family and as he entered into eternity. “Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.” (Hebrews 12:1–3) Larry was preceded in death by his mother Jean Mercer Dickerson, his father Lawrence Donald Dickerson, his wife Lyne Parayno Dickerson, and his sister Robbie Dickerson. Larry is survived by his wife Deborah Danner Jones Dickerson, his son Chadwick Lane Jones (Amy), his daughter Deborah Lyne Dowdy (Don), his daughter Elizabeth Ann Simpson (Trey), his son Larry Dean Dickerson II (Lauren), six grandchildren, and his sister Charlene Herron (Robert) . In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the missions fund at Longview Heights Baptist Church, Olive Branch, MS. The Dickerson family invites you to celebrate Larry’s life on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Longview Heights Baptist Church (4501 Goodman Rd Olive Branch, MS). The family will receive friends at 2 p.m., with the service beginning at 3 p.m.
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