Howard Maurice Dickey, age 65, of Gurdon, passed from this life on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at his home.  He was born on March 17, 1952 in Sparkman, the son of the late Louis and Ethel Nalls Dickey.  Maurice was the pastor of Hollywood Baptist church and was a retired truck driver.  He enjoyed fishing, playing the guitar and singing.  In addition to his parents, Maurice was preceded in death by his sister, Doris Vann.

Maurice is survived by his wife, Sarah Dickey of Gurdon, three daughters, Stephanie Bussell (William) of Benton, Leslie Ryan (Jeff) of Bearden and Victoria Powell of Gurdon, two sons, Masion Hobbs of Gurdon and Joey Fisher of Arkadelphia, three sisters, Betty Johnson of Sherwood, Francis West (Cecil) of Franklin, TN and Hazel Davis (Leonard) of Bristol, TN, two brothers, Clois Dickey (Juanita) of Beirne and James Dickey (Blanche) of Springfield, MO, ten grandchildren, Devin, Julia and Trace Bussell, Mark and Carson Ryan, Marissa Hobbs, Ciarah Brewer, Denny and Stephanie Powell and Kayla Arthur, and five great grandchildren, Madelynn Fries, Braxton Williams, Jordan Brewer and Ava and Jayce Collins.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, April 28, 2017 at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Doug White officiating.

Interment will be in Bluff City Cemetery .

Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time at the church.

Pallbearers will be Dan Hughes, Wesley Sparks, Devin Bussell, Ricky Powell, Jirrus Brewer and Tyler Sparks.  Honorary pallbearer will be Joey Fisher.

Memorials may be made to Camden Christian Health Center , 1115 Fairview Road , Camden , AR 71701 .

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the online guestbook and view the video tribute.