William A. "Bill" Dickerson

William A. Bill Dickerson, age 51, of Bagley, died on Friday, January 22, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque. He was born on August 17, 1958, in Bartow, FL, the son of Henry and Geraldine (Cartwright) Dickerson. In 1977, Bill was enlisted in the United States Navy and retired in 1997. He was also employed at John Deere for the last five years. On November 15, 1991, Bill was united in marriage to Joanie Schurman. Bill was a family man and was always proud of his children and grandchildren. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt, fish, and ride horses. Bill cared for all gifts of God, including the animals and the land. He was a member of the Liscum Brothers American Legion Post No. 482 of Bagley and Cassville VFW Post No. 7080.

Survivors include his wife, Joanie Dickerson, Bagley; three children: Katrina (Nicholas) Klauer, Madison; Kody and Kory both of Bagley; three grandchildren: Isaac, Noah, and Adam; his mother, Geraldine Dickerson, Florence, MS; three sisters: Barbara Morton, Florence, MS; Lena Haddock, Port Gibson, MS; Cissi (Everett) Herrington, Port Gibson, MS; his mother-in-law, LaVon Schurman, Bagley; many in-laws, nieces, and nephews.

Bill was preceded in death by his father, his brother, DeWayne, sister, MaryAnn New, and his father-in-law, Jake Schurman.

Funeral Services were held on Monday, January 25, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Marys Catholic Church in Bloomington with Father Bart Timmerman officiating. Burial with military honors was held in Bagley Cemetery, Bagley. Family and friends were welcome on Sunday, January 24, 2010, from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home in Bloomington and on Monday from 1:00 p.m. until time of services at the church. In lieu of plants and flowers, the family suggests memorials may be given to St. Marys Catholic School in Bloomington.