Joe Donald Dickson, 62, of Knifley, KY passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Glasgow, KY on November 2, 1961 to the late Donald Dickson and Joyce Goodin Emmitt.
Mr. Dickson was a member of the Lick Branch Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was a Firefighter for 32 years serving currently as the Assistant Fire Chief of the Knifley Volunteer Fire Department. He was also a former member of the Bardstown/Nelson County Fire Department, Dry Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, and the Canaanland Quartet. He enjoyed fishing, camping, singing gospel music, and spending time with his family and friends.
SURVIVORS:
His wife: Sheila Strange Dickson of Knifley, KY
3 children: Tommy Dickson (Annie) of Cane Valley, KY, Andy Dickson (Megan) of Lexington, KY, and Ashley Dickson (Jacob Burton) of Somerset, KY
2 grandchildren: Oliver and Simon Dickson
3 siblings: Cheryl Page (Ricky) of Charleston, SC, Mike Steenbergen of Scottsville, KY, and Stacy Thompson (Joey) of Cub Run, KY
Uncle: Rollin Dickson (Linda) of Glasgow, KY
Special family friend: Marshall Bailey of Glasgow, KY
Several nieces & nephews
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Patty Dickson Bailey, his stepfather, Chester Emmitt; a brother, Joe David Dickson; a niece, Courtney Steenbergen; and a nephew, Tristan Page.
Graveside service: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 11:00amCT at Lick Branch Cemetery in Barren County, KY
Visitation: Tuesday, March 26, 2024 from 4:00-8:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the funeral home to assist with funeral expenses or the WHAS Crusade for Children at 520 W. Chestnut St. Louisville, KY 40202.
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
