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“RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF JOHN LEE DICKINSON” mentioning Mark Kelly was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on page E429 on April 21.
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The publication is reproduced in full below:
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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