Ernest Dean Dickey, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Willow Pond Assisted Living in Statesboro. Mr. Dickey was born to the late Dewey and Rhodella Dickey (Millen, Ga.) on March 4, 1937. He was the husband of Janette B. Dickey and the father of Cynthia D. Saxon, whom all he is preceded in death. Mr. Dickey is also proceeded in death by his 2 brothers (Leslie Dickey and William (Bill) Dickey, and 1 sister (Dorothy D. Owens.

Mr. Dickey was an active deacon for many years at Green Fork Baptist Church. He worked and retired from Perfection. He was rewarded throughout his years for being there since the company opened their doors. While still working, he started his own business in 1961 building game bird incubators, which he shipped worldwide. His success in his business allowed him to work from home and care for his family. Mr. Dickey later retired after selling his business, which allowed him the enjoyment of tending to his garden.

Mr. Dickey has one granddaughter, Jennifer Hudson (Carl). He has 3 great-grandchildren, Steven Young, Brandon Young (Brooke) and Kayley Tanner (Reid). He also has 5 great great-grandchildren, Kirsten Bolton, Mia Young, Kennedy Bolton, Brailynn Young, and Jackson Bolton. The names of all these grandchildren are mentioned because he loved "his babies" as he called them. His surviving sister is Nell D. Joyner (Millen, Ga.)

Visitation will be held Monday, August 14, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Crowe- Fields Funeral Home.

Graveside Service will follow at 11:30 a.m. at the Millen Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to Green Fork Baptist Church.

Crowe-Fields Funeral in charge of arrangements.