John R. Dickens, Sr.

John Ray Dickens, Sr., 63, of Kirkwood, went into eternal rest at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, April 27, 2020.  John was the beloved husband of Wanda Sue Cornette Dickens with whom he shared 45 years of marriage.   Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Munsey T. Dickens and Vadia Maxwell Dickens.

John was an area resident his entire life and worked at NVF Electronics as a burnisher.  He was a member of Faith Tabernacle Church in Oxford, PA.

He enjoyed the time he spent with his two dogs and all his girls.  He enjoyed going to church and serving the Lord and watching Westerns.

He is survived, in addition to his wife, by his daughter Chasity R. Astheimer and husband Chuck.  He was preceded in death by his son, John Ray Dickens, Jr.

Memorial donations may be made directly to the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, PA 19365 to help defray funeral expenses.

Due to the Cov-Id Virus, the Celebration of Life location has been changed.  The Celebration of Life will take place on July 25, 2020, at 3:00 PM at the residence of John Dickens: 5701 Street Road, Kirkwood, PA.  17536.  Reverend David Cornette will be officiating the service.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com

God saw you getting tired
When a cure was not to be.
So He wrapped His arms around you,
And whispered, "Come unto me."
You didn't deserve what you went through,
And so He gave you rest.
God's garden must be beautiful,
He only takes the best.
So when I saw you sleeping,
So peaceful and free from pain.
I could not wish you to come back,
to suffer that all again.