Obituary for James “Lafayette” Dickerson
James “Lafayette” Dickerson, 72, a resident of Ashford, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at Flowers Hospital.
Graveside funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Ashford City Cemetery with Pastor Jerry Whitt officiating and Glover Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends at the cemetery from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. Tuesday prior to the service. In order for all to remain safe, all making and social distancing guidelines will be required for those attending the services.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the First Assembly of God Church in Ashford, 120 Elmer Road, Ashford, Alabama, 36312.
Lafayette was born February 27, 1948 in Dothan to Wayne Buster and Ouida Rice Dickerson and was a lifelong resident of Ashford. He served his country in the Army National Guard. In earlier years, Lafayette enjoyed coon hunting. He loved fishing and was an avid Alabama football fan. Lafayette was a member of Ashford 1st Assembly of God Church.
Lafayette began his career as a barber 53 years ago. He spent 49 years with Woodland Sebring and was the owner and operator at the time of his death. “Laffy” as his customers called him, was one of the best in the business. Not only was he the barber for many, he was known to be quite the entertainer. A trip to Woodland Sebring ensured you of a good hair cut and many laughs from his stories that might include Alabama football, fishing or politics. He encouraged a generation of barbers that their careers were more than professions - they were friends to their customers. Many will miss having such a “sport” to keep them well groomed.
Lafayette is predeceased by his parents.
Survivors include his daughter Tona Williams; granddaughter, Mia Williams; a brother, Wayne Dickerson (Lydia); a special friend, Linda Sanders; a close friend, Gail Dozier; very close cousin, Billy Gene Dickerson (Patricia); a nephew, Shannon Dickerson (Nicole); a great niece and a great nephew, Ellie and Alex Dickerson.
Pallbearers will be Billy Cox, Keith Givens, Billy Gene Dickerson, Lendon Scott, Danny Nowell, and Randy Underwood.
Brad Tew will serve as an honorary pallbearer.
Glover Funeral Home of Dothan has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Graveside funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Ashford City Cemetery with Pastor Jerry Whitt officiating and Glover Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends at the cemetery from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. Tuesday prior to the service. In order for all to remain safe, all making and social distancing guidelines will be required for those attending the services.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the First Assembly of God Church in Ashford, 120 Elmer Road, Ashford, Alabama, 36312.
Lafayette was born February 27, 1948 in Dothan to Wayne Buster and Ouida Rice Dickerson and was a lifelong resident of Ashford. He served his country in the Army National Guard. In earlier years, Lafayette enjoyed coon hunting. He loved fishing and was an avid Alabama football fan. Lafayette was a member of Ashford 1st Assembly of God Church.
Lafayette began his career as a barber 53 years ago. He spent 49 years with Woodland Sebring and was the owner and operator at the time of his death. “Laffy” as his customers called him, was one of the best in the business. Not only was he the barber for many, he was known to be quite the entertainer. A trip to Woodland Sebring ensured you of a good hair cut and many laughs from his stories that might include Alabama football, fishing or politics. He encouraged a generation of barbers that their careers were more than professions - they were friends to their customers. Many will miss having such a “sport” to keep them well groomed.
Lafayette is predeceased by his parents.
Survivors include his daughter Tona Williams; granddaughter, Mia Williams; a brother, Wayne Dickerson (Lydia); a special friend, Linda Sanders; a close friend, Gail Dozier; very close cousin, Billy Gene Dickerson (Patricia); a nephew, Shannon Dickerson (Nicole); a great niece and a great nephew, Ellie and Alex Dickerson.
Pallbearers will be Billy Cox, Keith Givens, Billy Gene Dickerson, Lendon Scott, Danny Nowell, and Randy Underwood.
Brad Tew will serve as an honorary pallbearer.
Glover Funeral Home of Dothan has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com