Dwayne Dickens Obituary

Age - 57

September 11, 2023

Danville, VA

Dwayne Everette Dickens, age 57, of Keeling, VA, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Mr. Dickens was born on December 18, 1965,in Maryland, a son of Bernard Lee Dickens (Wanda) and Diana Gertrude Berry Dickens. Mr. Dickens lived most of his life in Keeling and was employed as a welder with A&A Mechanical. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Sherri Blevins Dickens; son, Chase Lee Dickens; daughters, Sasha Puckett (James Aaron Puckett) and Kambree Dawn Dickens; grandchildren, Kaden Puckett, Kenzie Puckett and Waylen Puckett; sister, Debbie Lucille Souder; his brother Dickie's wife, Donna Dix Dickens; and by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Dickens was predeceased by his sister, Donna Leigh Anderson; and brother, Dickie Darnell Dickens. Memorial services will be conducted Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Swicegood Funeral Home with Reverend Duane Blevins officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service and at other time the family will receive friends at Sherri's residence, 620 Little Creek Rd. Ringgold, VA, 24586. Swicegood Funeral Service is respectfully serving the Dickens family.

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