Ralph Junior Dickerson was born November 25, 1928, west of Cowden, to Ralph and Ruth Priscilla (Sappington) Dickerson and passed away Monday, March 14, 2022, at home in Cowden having reached the age of 93 years, 3 months, 19 days.

He grew up going to Valley View Baptist Church and lived through the Dust Bowl as a child. This experience led to a lifelong practice of generosity in a multitude of ways. He went to Cowden School and graduated in 1947 having not missed a day in 12 years–though he often told stories of sneaking out the window once attendance had been taken. On December 18, 1948, he married his best friend and love of his life LaVonna June "Muggs" (Morris) Dickerson. Together, they lived in Cowden, OK, farmed, and raised 2 children. They attended First Baptist Church in Weatherford for over 20 years and loved serving their church family there. He taught Sunday School for over 50 years and impacted countless lives. He enjoyed gardening and sharing the produce with friends, neighbors, and strangers. He loved his people deeply and made sure you knew. There is an African proverb that says "when an old man dies, a library burns to the ground," and anyone who knew Junior knows this is especially true. He was ornery, loving, faithful, and encouraging to the end, and he will be extremely missed by so many people.

Junior is survived by one daughter, Daneille Schmidt and husband, Phil of Weatherford; one son, Danny Dickerson and wife, Sandra of Edmond; one brother, Kenneth Dickerson and wife, Peggy of Custer City; four grandchildren, Angie Dickerson of Edmond, Kristi Gabriel of Edmond, Kayla Clark and husband, Coulter of Tulsa, Kyra Schmidt of Owasso; and two great grandchildren, Gavin and Grant Gabriel. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Muggs; and one brother, Ronald. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Sappington Chapel Cemetery, % Audrey Jones, 23709 E. 1220 Rd. Cordell, OK 73632.