James William Dickenson

November 16, 1937 - July 30, 2018

"J.D" James William Dickenson died July 30, 2018 in New Braunfels, Texas where he had moved to be near his family. He was born on November 16, 1937 in a coal-mining community in West Virginia. He was the oldest of five boys, Alvin Edward (Ed), Thomas Franklin (Tom), Everett Douglas (Doug) and Rodger Dale J.D. had three children: Donna White, Linda Sanchez and Sam Dickenson (Sam passed away in 2009). His daughter, Donna, says he was married "many times-I think three, not more than four." He is also survived by his brother Doug, grandchildren Juanita Lynn, John Anthony and Jessica Lee, plus honoree granddaughter Shelby Beedle, and five great-grandchildren: Michael, Isaac, Brianna, Chris and Savannah. J.D was a talented man who had many jobs and many friends in many places. He enjoyed Harley motorcycles and cars. He was a story-teller and loved to talk to people. For the last 25 years, J.D lived in Tyler, WA and he loved it there. He was very active in the Tyler community and was a member of the Tyler Grange. He was a friend to all and willing to help anybody. He is greatly missed. He will be laid to rest in a short ceremony at Fairview Cemetery in Cheney on August 11 at 1:00, followed by a get-together of J.D's friends at the Tyler Grange.