Charles Wesley “Buck” Dickens, Jr.
December 21, 1932 ~ January 31, 2018
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ROCKY MOUNT - Charles Wesley "Buck" Dickens, Jr., age 85, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Born in Nash County, NC on December 21, 1932, he was the son of the late Charles Wesley Dickens, Sr. and Lessie Breedlove Dickens. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Peggie Joyner Dickens; sister, Ruth Dickens Robbins; brother, Marice Clifton Dickens; son-in-law, Robert Michael Everette, Sr.
Buck was well known by everyone as having a true servant's heart. A man of strong Christian faith, he was a charter member of Benvenue Baptist Church as well as being a member for 63 years of the Benvenue Ruritan Club with perfect attendance. Buck is being honored posthumously as Deacon Emeritus of Benvenue Baptist Church. Buck was also a man of the earth, being blessed with a green thumb he loved farming and anything related to working the land. This calling is what led him to being a founding member of the Battleboro Peanut Co-op.
Buck leaves behind to cherish his memory, daughter, Jamie Dickens Everette and fianc, Jerry Barnes, Jr., of Rocky Mount; son, Charles Wesley Dickens, III and wife, Deborah Powers Dickens, of Rocky Mount. Buck will also be missed dearly by his grandchildren, Robert Michalski (Kelly), Charles Wesley Dickens, IV. (Jessica), Jonathan Weskett Dickens (Tanya), Elizabeth St. Claire Everette (Keith) and Robert Michael Everette, Jr. (Ashley); great-grandchildren, Zachary, Paisley and Robert Michalski. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 3:30 PM at Benvenue Baptist Church, 2464 Benvenue Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Pastor Mike Creekmore and Parker Phillips officiating. Entombment will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum. Visitation with the family will be from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM prior to the service at the Church.
The family would like to thank the staff at Autumn Care of Nash for their love and tender care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Buck's name to Benvenue Baptist Church Building Fund, 2464 Benvenue Road, Rocky Mount, NC.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Benvenue Baptist Church
2464 Benvenue Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 2/3, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
A Visitation with the family will be from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM prior to the service at the Church.
Service
Benvenue Baptist Church
2464 Benvenue Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 2/3, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 3:30 PM at Benvenue Baptist Church, 2464 Benvenue Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Pastor Mike Creekmore and Parker Phillips officiating.
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Saturday 2/3, 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Entombment will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum.
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Mr Dickens taught me to water ski on Gaston Lake! The entire family has always been very special!
Wes, I am so sorry for your loss!
Jamie and Michael I am so sorry for your loss. He was a good man. He stuck with your mama through thick and thin. He will be missed.
My condolences go to the family of Mr.Dickens. It is never easy to cope with the loss of a loved one, but God does give us hope through the bible! At Revelations 213,4 God promises that death will be no more. Imagine what a wonderful time that will be! I hope this message leaves you with hope and comfort in the times to come.
Have known your family as long as I can remember. Your parents were very special people. I know you have many wonderful memories and will miss them greatly.Will not get to see you’ Flu bug is in our house and I will not share. l Love all of you====Charles, Debbie, Jamie, and the special grandchildren that Buck and and Peggy loved so dearly. Lynda and Burnice
The Dickens of Arizona, Eleanor Dickens and Sons Bruce and Scott . Wife and sons of Bruce Addison Dickens, send our condolences and blessings to Uncle Buck and his family. God bless you Uncle Buck. Scott Dickens and family.
Janie and family I am so sorry to hear of Bucks passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his wonderful family. He was in my family of Breedloves. your mother was good , with Love.at getting the Breedlove family together for many years. Praying, for you all.
BUCK, YOU and YOUR FAMILY have meant so much to our family … Thank you for all of the great memories. May you rest in peace with your wonderful wife. GOD BLESS YOU BOTH
So sorry to hear this – praying for you all during this time. Robin
Charles and Jamie my heart bleeds for you both as you must deal with the passing of your father. Just rejoice in the reunion of your parents never to be apart ever again. Prayers for you both in the days ahead and hold onto your memories as they become treasures in the passing years.
Charles and Jamie I want to express my sincere condolences from hearing of Buck passing and also your mother not so long ago. Somewhere about 40 years ago I met Buck through one of your dad’s close friend by the name of EB Strange. On that day Buck and EB took me deer hunting to the farm off Fire Tower Road outside of Red Oak. I can still remember sitting on the bench seat between them in EB’s pickup truck listening to them talk about hunting as we drove to the farm. I was about 14 yrs old at the time. Your father and I have talked many times since then out on the farm and at his house as he so graciously let me hunt a portion of his property for all these years to which I am grateful. He will be truly missed.
Another good farmer, gone but will not be forgotten. Mr. Buck loved Mrs Peggie, and couldn’t wait to join her. His time on earth was well spent, being right by his beloved side, until she transitioned to take her eternal rest. May they both rest in peace, for their work here is done. My Condolences to the family !!!!