John "Terry" Dickenson

John “Terry” “Easy Money” Dickenson, 81. of Tell City, IN, passed away on September 6, 2026.

He was born on September 22, 1944, in Oakland, California, to the late John Abel and Florence Allene (Yantis) Dickenson.

Terry attended one year of junior college and later received his GED before proudly serving his country in the United States Navy from 1962 until 1965.

On May 16, 1970, he was united in marriage to Mary Phyllis (Weedman) Dickenson.

Terry worked at the Cannelton Locks and Dam and at Maxon’s before beginning his career with General Electric, where he dedicated 23 years of service before retiring and 60 years old.

He was a faithful charter member of Safe Harbor Christian Fellowship in Pellville, Kentucky, where he had been a member since its very beginning. He was deeply devoted to his church and served faithfully on the church board as well as church treasurer. He was also a member of the VA and the American Legion in Tell City.

Terry enjoyed spending time outdoors, mowing, fishing, riding his recumbent tricycle, and working in his garden. He will be remembered for the life he lived and the many special memories he shared with those who loved him. Especially his grandchildren whom he loved dearly.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Phyllis Dickenson; his sons, Jeff (Mindy) Dickenson and Eric (Cassandra) Dickenson; and his grandchildren, Skye Dickenson (Landon), John Carter Dickenson, Keaton Wheatley (Maddie), Allison Sauer (Jay), and Nathan Sauer (Gabby), great grandchildren, Wyatt, Carleigh, Nevaeh, Bodhi, Rylee, and 2 on the way including Baby Briggs.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Abel Dickenson and Florence Allene (Yantis) Dickenson; his brother, Joe Dickenson; and his sister, Jane Varner.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Zoercher-Gillick Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Greenwood Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., and again on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Safe Harbor Christian Fellowship in Pellville, Kentucky.

Condolences may be left at zoercher-gillickfuneralhome.com

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