Friday, February 12, 2010

Lawrence Loton Dickerson

Lawrence Loton Dickerson, 73, of Poteau, Oklahoma passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 in Tulsa, OK. Lawrence was born on May 30, 1936 in Poteau, OK to Lawrence Elmer & Euna (Pickel) Dickerson. Lawrence served for 22 years on the Poteau Fire Department, was a charter member of the Poteau Lions Club, a former member of the Poteau Board of Education and Poteau Junior College which during his tenure was instrumental in separating the college into its own entity. Lawrence was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church of Poteau. He and his wife, Nan owned and operated Dickerson/Poteau Flower Shops for approximately 50 years. He is preceded in death by his only son, the late Senator Larry Dickerson; his only sibling, Doris Miller & his parents. Lawrence is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Nan (Deaton) Dickerson of the home; a daughter & son in law, Nan Lea Dickerson & Walt Haskins of Tulsa, OK; a daughter in law, Dee Ann Dickerson of Poteau, OK; 4 grandchildren, John Lawrence Dickerson of Poteau, OK; Emily, Zachary, & Amy Caroline Haskins, all of Tulsa, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; and a few friends. Memorial services for Lawrence were held at 2:00 pm, Saturday February 6, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with the Reverend Phil McGehee officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK.

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