James Lewis Dickerson Sr, age 77, of Gurdon, passed from this life on Monday, November 9, 2015 at Baptist Medical Center in Arkadelphia. He was born August 14, 1938 in Gurdon the son of the late Matt and Mae Belle Denson Jackson. James was retired plywood maintenance supervisor for International Paper Company. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, working his cattle and spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. James was a member of East Whelen Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Edward Lee, Prather and Orville Dickerson, one sister, Mavadean Pierce. James is survived by his wife of 52 years Alice Dickerson, one son James Jr. and Special daughter (Kimberly) Dickerson of Gurdon, two daughters Lisa Dickerson and special friend Jackie Smith of Gurdon and Shanna (Edward) Bradley of Gurdon. Five grandchildren Matt (Katie) Dickerson, David (April) Dickerson, Jared and Jace Bradley and Jasey Dickerson, seven great grandchildren Evan, Emma and Cash Dickerson, Gracie Curran, Alyssa Nortier, Wesley and Jamie Dickerson, one brother Billy (Lois) Jackson of Gurdon and one sister Ethel Wells of Grapevine, TX, two special nieces Debbie Hughes and Amy Cooley and one special nephew Scott Reay. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 11th 2015 at Welch Funeral Home in Arkadelphia with Rev. Richard Price and Doyle Malcom officiating. Interment will be in Bethlehem Cemetery in Gurdon. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Tuesday at the Funeral home. Pallbearers will be James Jr, Matt and David Dickerson, Scott Reay, Charles Goodman and Wayne Ezell. Honorary pallbearers will be Jared and Jace Bradley and Evan, Jasey and Wesley Dickerson Memorials can be made to the East Whelen Baptist Church fund c/o Shanna Bradley 2119 E Whelen Road Gurdon Arkansas 71743 Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the online quest book and view the video tribute.