Mr. Johnny L. Dickson

Johnny Leon Dickson, age 85, passed away July 14, 2018 in Huntsville, Ala. Born October 25, 1932 in Jackson, Miss., Johnny aspired to follow in his father’s footsteps as a policeman with the Jackson Police Department (JPD). Johnny started his career as a motorcycle officer; served as Officer Friendly, introducing policemen to school age children; Communications Officer, providing daily media information on crimes and accidents; Precinct Commander; Deputy Chief overseeing the Training Academy, Evidence and Property, Research and Planning, Communications, and Records; and retired after 35 years of service to JPD. Johnny was a long-time member of Alta Woods Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Jeanette Dickson; his son, Jamy Dickson; his parents, Viola and James Dickson; and his brother, Jim Dickson. He is survived by his son, John (Elaine) Dickson of Huntsville, Ala.; his grandsons, Jeremy Dickson, Christopher (Cassidy) Dickson, and Patrick Dickson; his nephews, David (Judy) Dickson and Jeff (Jennifer) Dickson; and his nieces Diana (Steve) Snell and Judy Holder. He will be remembered as a family man who loved humor, practical jokes, and serving his city proudly. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 21 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, Miss. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, Miss. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Police Benevolent Foundation, 2155 Highway 42 South, McDonough, Ga. 30252 (donatenow.networkforgood.org/PBF, 800-233-3506) or HudsonAlpha Foundation, 601 Genome Way, Huntsville, Ala. 35806 (hudsonalpha.org/donate, 256-327-0442) for Alzheimer research. (When donating to HudsonAlpha Foundation, please choose the Memory and Mobility Fund in the designation drop-down list.)