John Michael "Mike" Dickerson

IN MEMORY OF: John Michael “Mike” Dickerson Serving Location: CRAIN FUNERAL HOME – MURPHYSBORO 1421 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, Illinois John Michael “Mike” Dickerson, age 63, of Murphysboro, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at 9:26 a.m. at home with his family by his side. Mike was born on March 7, 1959 in Murphysboro, the son of Johnny Rollo and Norma Jean (Tweedy) Dickerson. He married Rhonda Baker on June 28, 1985 and she survives. Mike was a 1977 graduate of Murphysboro High School. After high school he attended John A. Logan College and earned his welding certificate. He first worked for, and helped run, the family business, Dickerson Oil Company, delivering oil and gas in Murphysboro and the surrounding area. He later worked as a mental health tech for Choate Mental Health, retiring after 25 years. Mike loved riding motorcycles, especially in his younger years, and was an avid outdoorsmen. He loved arrowhead and mushroom hunting, but especially loved deer hunting and fishing. He also loved camping, as he took his family on countless trips to the Current and Black Rivers. Mike coached his two daughters as well as hundreds of other girls in summer league softball. He loved to BBQ and host family and friends for gatherings in his “party shack.” He was member of the Murphysboro Elks Lodge #572 and attended Fairview Christian Church in his younger years. Survivors include his loving wife of thirty-seven years, Rhonda Dickerson of Murphysboro; his two daughters, Amanda (Robert) Gordon of New Port Richey, Florida and Ashley Dickerson (fiancé, Glenn Stokes) of Murphysboro; two grandchildren, Keegan Norris and Lakyn Stokes; one sister, Leslie Fairless of Murphysboro; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends; and his beloved dog, Dottie. He was preceded in death by his parents; his mother-in-law, Juanita Baker; and a brother-in-law, Gary House. A memorial service will be held at Crain Funeral Home, 1421 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, Illinois on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Andy Cunningham officiating. Private inurnment will be held in Fairview Christian Cemetery at a later date. A time of visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service. In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial donations be directed to Fairview Christian Cemetery Fund. Envelopes will be available and accepted at the funeral home. The family would like to express their thanks to Hospice of Southern Illinois for the excellent care and compassion shown to Mike and their family during this difficult time. Crain Funeral Home in Murphysboro has been entrusted with the arrangements.

John Michael "Mike" Dickerson

March 7, 1959 - December 22, 2022