Dickerson

Rev. Wayne Edward (W. E.) Dickerson, 94, died at his home on Oct. 17, 2016. Wayne was born Nov. 29, 1921 in La Grange, to Morgan and Bessie Dickerson. He married Jean Steele in 1943 and had six children: five boys and one girl. He graduated high school in 1939 and attended SouthwestTexas College, graduating with a B.S. degree (Chemistry) in 1943. He is preceded in death by  his beloved wife; sons Curtis, Jeffrey, Steven; granddaughter Missy Jean; and son-in-law Richard “Dick” Spruce. He is survived by sons Ronnie (Tish), Terry (Cheryl); daughter Susan; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and cousin, June Thorp Rade. Funeral services were held Friday Oct. 21, 2016 at Hyde Park Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Burial followed at Forest Oak Cemetery. Austin-Peel and Son Funeral Home in Austin was in charge of arrangements.