James Howard Dickey

1933 - 2018

James Howard Dickey obituary, 1933-2018

BORN

1933

DIED

2018

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James Dickey Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 19, 2018.

Coach James Howard Dickey Sr. was born March 22, 1933 and entered into eternal rest on February 18, 2018.
He is preceded in death by wife Inez Dickey, daughter Debbie Dickey, and grandson Josh Dickey.
He is survived by sons, James Dickey and Darrell Dickey; grandkids, Jeremy Dickey and Meredith Dickey. A visitation will be held from 6pm to 9pm, Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home.
A funeral service will be 11am, in the Grand Chapel, Friday, February 23, 2018 followed by interment at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.

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January 30, 2024

James Hayes

Coach Dickey said something that has stuck with me:

"You only get one opportunity"!

Because of that statement, I´ve learned to make the best of every opportunity. Rest in Peace Coach!

James Hayes

June 20, 2018

Zada Dickey

Wow Im doing genealogy in these names are the same names used in my family and we may very well be kin somehow... Im so sorry for your loss

February 23, 2018

My husband, Howard Evans, coached with Jimmy at C. E. King High School in the early 60's. This was Howard's first coaching job and he always remembered this time with Jimmy and always followed his career. So sorry to hear of his passing. Rest in peace Jimmy.
Tommy Evans, Garland TX

February 22, 2018

Jim Campbell

Posted by Jim Campbell

February 22, 2018

Sarah Hall

My sincere sympathy to Jim, Jr., Darrell, and families. I have so many happy, fun memories of your Dad and Mom. Our time at OU was special. I hope your many memories will help you as you grieve. You all are in my prayers.
Hugs,
Sarah

February 22, 2018

KEITH NELMS

I WAS AT K-STATE IN 1977 WHEN COACH DICKEY ARRIVED,WE HAD ENDURED ANOTHER 1-WIN SEASON AND MY HOPES OF NFL CAREER WAS SHATTERED BY AN KNEE INJURY. THE PRIOR HEAD COACH HAD BEEN FIRED AND I WAS LACKING 18HRS TO GRADUATE. I NEED TO BE ABLE TO GET ANOTHER YEAR OF SCHOLARSHIP. THE COACH HANDLING THE GRADE ASSISTANT PROGRAM TOLD ME TO GO IN AND TALK TO COACH DICKEY AND ASK HIM IF HE WOULD EXTEND MY SCHOLARSHIP FOR A 5TH YR. I WENT IN AND IMMEDIATELY COACH DICKEY WELCOMED ME, IN LIKE I WAS ONE HIS ON,IT DIDN'T HURT THAT I WAS FROM THE HOUSTON AREA ALSO. I EXPLAINED MY SITUATION AND HE PUT ON SCHOLARSHIP AS A GA HANDLING THE STUDY HALL FOR ALL THE FRESHMAN ATHELTES COMING. I THANK GOD FOR COACH DICKEY BECAUSE OF HIS GENEROUSITY AND KINDNESS,I GRADUATE IN 1979 WITH MY BS. MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY.. KEITH NELMS 79'

February 22, 2018

Jerry Baldridge

So sorry to hear that Coach Dickey has passed. In my first head football position, he was so kind to me and gave me such sage advice that any young coach would appreciate. I'm sure he and my father are already catching up on old times and even drawing up some X's and O's. RIP Coach.

February 22, 2018

Karen Cohen

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of loss. So many memories from that cold KSU Independence Bowl to Darrell's days at UNT.
God bless!

February 22, 2018

chris peterson

Coach Dickey, was a great father, teacher and coach.. The amount of young peoples lives he affected is in the thousands..What he did at Kansas State was amazing..My deepest to the family..

Chris Peterson

February 22, 2018

Jim "Shorty" Kleinau

I was fortunate that Coach Dickey gave me the opportunity to work for him at K-State. His one-liners and stories will be remembered by all who knew him. His compassion and honesty endeared him to his players and staff.Besides being a coach, he taught life lessons to his players. Blessings to the Dickey Family.

February 22, 2018

Alan Caldwell

To the Dickey Family,
I was very sorry and saddened to hear of the passing of my "main man" , Coach Dickey! I was blessed to have been coached by him at UNC from 1975 thru 1977. I held him and his family in high regard. May God continue to bless Darrell, Jimmy and the family.
Alan Caldwell "AC"

February 22, 2018

Coach Dickey was my position coach at Oklahoma State Cowboys in 66,67,68 &69.Many, many memories.what a great man! I love you,coach
Benny Goodwin

February 20, 2018

Andy Galyardt

To The Dickey family--May God Bless you and give you strength during this difficult time. Jimmy was a wonderful person and a wonderful friend. I will always be grateful for all that he did for Kansas State, and he did everything with class. Jim will forever be remembered as a true gentleman, a great coach, and a wonderful husband and father. Andy Galyardt family (Lawrence, Ks. @ KSU Grads)

February 20, 2018

Mildred Sanderson

What a wonderful time at K-State when we were going to our 1st BOWL. Thanks for the memories and I'm sorry for your loss. May God bless your family.
Sincerely, Mil Sanderson '60

February 20, 2018

Walt Wywadis KSU 1975-79

To the family please except my condolences. I met coach first day he came to KSU. Loved him from our first meeting. Always enjoyed our talks and his ability to motivate and develope young men. Thanks for the life lessons Coach, always enjoyed playing for you!

February 20, 2018

Gary DeShazer

To the family - I'm so, so sorry for your loss. May the Lord comfort you and hold you close during this time.

"Coach" guided the team to K-State's first bowl game in 1982/83 - my senior year. I'll never forget that. Thanks for the memories Coach Dickey.

February 20, 2018

Ed Grasso

Coach Dickey was a great guy. As a walk on at K-State he treated me the same as everyone else. He gave me every opportunity to participate in the football program. I'm very sad to hear of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Dickey Family.

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