Byron L. Dickey

Byron L. Dickey, son of Gertie M. Toogood and Ellison L. Dickey, was born on September 4, 1978, in Baltimore, Maryland. He entered eternal sleep on Sunday, August 12, 2007.He received his early education in Baltimore City Public School System. He was employed by Eagle Messenger and Courier Services, a family owned business.At age ten, Byron accepted Christ and was baptized at Southern Baptist Church. As a child he enjoyed playing little league baseball and basketball with his best friend and cousin “Lil’ Pete” (James W. Dickey, Jr.). Since Byron was extremely health conscience he enjoyed working out at the gym.His greatest pleasure was spending time with his children, family and working towards becoming an entrepreneur. He touched the lives of many people and made many friends.Cherishing his memory are: his mother, Gertie M. Toogood; father and step-mother, Ellison L. and Catherine Dickey; two sons, Antre Hill and Byron L. Dickey, Jr.; daughter, Bryonna Dickey; fiancé, Tiffany Deaver; brother, Joseph Bell, Sr.; four sisters, Veronica Harris, Deborah Walker, Jerita Butler and Angela Holloway; grandmothers, Gertie Woods and Josephine Dickey; grandfather, Ellison B. Dickey; four brothers-in-law, Brandon Harris, Eric Walker, Tyrone Butler and Kenneth Holloway; sister-in-law, Michelle Bell; five uncles, John Addison, Jimmie Green, Isaac Durant, James W. Dickey, Sr. and Michael A. Morrison; five aunts, Emma Durant, Alberta Green, Tracy Addison, Wendy Dickey and Janice Morrison; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.Psalm 23The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me: Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anoinest my head with oil: my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.For My Loving Daddy“A Special Person”“Special” is a word that is used to describe something one of a kind like a hug or a sunset, Or a person who spreads love with a smile or gentle gesture;“Special” describes a person who acts from the heart and keeps in mind the hearts of others;“Special” applies to something that is precious and which can never be replaced;“Special” is the word that best describes someone like you Daddy, I love you.Miss Me But Let Me GoWhen I’ve come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me,I want no rites in a gloom-filled room, why cry for a soul set free?Miss me a little, but not too long and not with your head bowed low,Remember the love that we once shared, miss me, but let me go.For this is a journey we all must take and each must go alone,It’s all a part of the Master’s plan, a step on the road to home.When you are lonely and sick at heart, go to the friends we knowAnd bury your sorrow in doing good deeds, miss me, but let me go.God saw the road was getting rough, the hills were hard to climb,He gently close my eyes and whispered, “Peace Be Thine.”The weary hours, the days of pain, the sleepless nights are passed,The ever-patient, worn-out frame has found sweet rest at last.Miss me, but let me go.Lovingly submitted,The Family

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Byron L. Dickey

September 4, 1978 - August 12, 2007