[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 69 (Wednesday, April 21, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E429]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF JOHN LEE DICKINSON

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 21, 2021

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
the life John Lee Dickinson of Mantachie, Mississippi who passed away 
on January 7, 2021 I at North Mississippi Medical Center. I join 
countless friends, family, and loved ones in mourning his loss.
  Born February 4, 1947 in Marietta, Mississippi to Fisher and Jewel 
Lindsey Dickinson, John Lee grew to be a star athlete. He graduated 
from Mantachie High School and married his sweetheart Joyce Ann Franks 
in 1966. For 40 years he worked at the Tombigbee Electric Power 
Association and retired as the Fulton Branch Manager in 2009. He served 
in the United States Army National Guard, where he was awarded 
sharpshooter medals and other honors. He passed on his love of 
athletics, hunting, fishing and farming to his four children.
  John Lee was an athlete and a scholar. He deeply enjoyed literature 
and poetry and was a gifted painter. He played four instruments and 
taught himself Spanish. John Lee was a dedicated grandfather, spending 
hours at the pool with his family and beloved dogs, Luke and Mandy.
  Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 54 years, Joyce Ann Franks 
Dickinson; children Chris, Angie, Brian, and Jason; best friend, Barry; 
and many grandchildren.
  John Lee Dickinson was a great man dedicated to family, faith, and 
country. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

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