C. E. "Earl" Dickey a resident of the rural Henryetta - Wilson Community passed away Monday, March 27th, 2017 in Okmulgee at the age of 90. He was born August 9th, 1926 in Enterprise, Oklahoma to Truman Thomas "T.T." Dickey and Mary F. (Carter) Dickey. Earl served with the United States Army and married the "love of his life", Betty McElhannon on June 24, 1944. Earl worked as a coal miner and later became manager of Montgomery Ward in Okmulgee and Midwest City before retiring. He also retired from Ball Brothers Glass Company in Okmulgee. Earl was a charter member of the Christian Assembly in Schulter.

He is preceded in death by his parents, T.T. & Mary Dickey, his wife Betty Dickey, a son, Charles Mac Dickey, three brothers, Wayne, Jack, and Merl Dickey.

He is survived by a daughter, Sue Moreland & husband Darrel of Wilson;
Three grandchildren, Darren Moreland of Muskogee;
Kimberly Moreland of Oktaha;
Rev. Shawn Moreland & wife Gia of Springfield, Missouri;
Several great grandchildren and extended family of the heart;
One brother, Carl Don Dickey & wife Donna of Eufaula;
Four sisters, Marie Porter & husband Frank of Henryetta;
Louise Peters of Oklahoma City;
Bernice Donathan of Henryetta;
Wanda Dodge & husband Carlton of Dewar;
special family of the heart, Carrol & Donna Wesson and their children and grandchildren, Also by a host of nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives.

Viewing will be 5 - 8pm Wednesday at Integrity Funeral Service.

Pallbearers will be Charles Peters, Gerald Bardin, Darren Dickey, Tommy Dickey, Steve Dickey, & Paul Peters.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Integrity Chapel with Rev. Diane Twist & Rev. Phil Tally officiating. Interment will follow in Salt Creek Cemetery under direction of Integrity Funeral Service.