Extracted from the Houston Chronicle (Houston, TX)
Thursday, May 23, 2002

DICKEY

THOMAS AUSTIN DICKEY JR., 77, of Houston died Sunday, May 19, 2002. He was born in Oakwood, Texas to Thomas A. and Maggie E. Dickey in 1924. A proud patriot, he served in the Air Force for over 20 years, and was a veteran of World War II, the Korean and Vietnam Wars.

Dedicated to his family, he was a loving husband, father and grandfather, as well as a friend to many. Thomas was preceded in death by his loving wife, Katheryn.

Survivors include his children, Judy Ainley of Sealy; Deborah Smith of Spring; Dale Dickey and Dane Dickey, both of Houston; Thomas A. Dickey III of Lufkin, as well as 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Wednesday at Pat H. Foley Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday at Houston National Cemetery Chapel. Interment will follow in Houston National Cemetery.