  Alla Jean Dickey 1920 - 2006 James Ervin Dickey 1919 - 1985  Joanne Berglund Dickey 1942 - Norman Edward Dickey 1940 - 2019  Howe, Texas - Norman Edward Dickey was born January 24, 1940 in Gunter, Texas, in a small home on his grandfather Reed's land. His parents were James E. Dickey and Alla Jean Reed Dickey. He was raised in Gunter in a simple manner that instilled and incorporated his love of God, life, family and sports. After working on the farm, milking the cow, hauling hay and picking cotton, Norman chose to go to college to be able always be near his love of sports by becoming a coach. After a successful athletic career at GHS, he graduated in 1958 and went to Cisco Junior College on a football scholarship. After playing college football for 2 years, he transferred to and worked his way through Austin College and played football and baseball on scholarship there for 2 more years. He graduated from Austin College in 1962 with a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education. His first teaching and coaching job was at Mesquite High School, Texas. Howe ISD school board sought him out for head coach and athletic director in 1964 and so he started his 31-year stint at HHS. There he became the "winningest coach in HISD history" and was recently recognized at a community pep rally for that honor. During his career at HISD he taught math, coached and served as interim principal and superintendent, was Director of Special Services, and retired as Assistant Superintendent. The first Howe athletic field house was built during his tenure and he loved caring for and improving the Howe football field. In 1965 Norman married Joanne Berglund whom he met at Austin College. They were married 55 years. Their children are son, Gary Don Dickey (Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col.) and Lisa Joy Dickey Newton. He is survived by his wife, Joanne, of Howe;, son, Gary Don Dickey and wife, Susie, of Killeen, Texas; daughter, Joy Dickey Newton and husband, Mike, of Diana, Texas; grandchildren, Michael Dickey of San Antonio; Kaydee Dickey of Killeen; Jess Newton, Joelle Newton, Jaymin Newton of Diana, Texas; sisters, Ladonna Lue Dickey Sparks of Italy, Texas; and Calla Dickey Robinson and husband, Gary, of Denison; sister-in-law, Libby Dickey of Gunter, Derenda Dickey, mother of Michael and Kaydee; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Bill Worthley of Arkansas; many cousins, nieces and nephews and cherished friends. He was predeceased and joins in Heaven his parents; beloved brother and fellow athlete, Don Dickey; grandparents, Lee and Laura Reed and James Epp and Lillie Dickey. Norman's simplest pleasures in life included enjoying a good meal, watching sports both live as well as on TV, visiting with friends and family, playing dominoes, playing outlaw volleyball, church basketball, fast pitch softball, working outside, staying busy, and his favorite, being with or even just calling the 5 grandkids of whom he was so proud. That simplicity in life is to be admired as his life brought glory to God. Because he was a Christian, he often referred to "The Good Lord's Plan." That faith and the resulting strength and peace will be missed. Memorial services were held Thursday afternoon, April 11, 2019 at First Baptist Church. Burial was in Gunter Cemetery following the service. Funeral services were under the direction of Scoggins Funeral Home In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 247, Howe, Texas 75459. - - - Scoggins Funeral Home  Gunter Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |