A Funeral Service to honor the life of Henry W. "Bubba" Dickerson, 78, of Karnack will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 18, 2016 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Visitation with family and friends will take place Wednesday, August 17, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Downs Funeral Home. Mr. Dickerson passed away Thursday, August 11, 2016 in Longview.

Henry W. "Bubba" Dickerson was born March 21, 1938 in Tyler, Texas to Henry W. Dickerson, Sr. and Hope Bement Dickerson. Henry married Lovina Ables May 29, 1960 in Texarkana, Texas. Henry and Lovina made their home in Paris, Texas for 40 years, where Henry worked for Superior Switchboard as a welder. For the past 13 years, they enjoyed the peacefulness and relaxation provided by life on Caddo Lake. Henry enjoyed many pastimes including, NASCAR, dirt track racing, football, wrestling and fishing on Caddo Lake. One thing Henry never missed a day without doing was reading his bible. He believed faithfully in the word of the Lord. Henry was a member of Karnack Baptist Church. On July 08, 2016 Henry lost the love of his life when Lovina passed away unexpectedly.

Those left to cherish the many memories of Mr. Dickerson are his daughter, Gail Alford and Jay Knapps of Karnack, Texas; son, William "W.T." Dickerson and wife, Carolyn of Paris, Texas; son, Terry Dickerson and wife, Sandy of Elysian Fields, Texas; aunt, Earnestine "Baby Doll" Smith; grandchildren, Kenneth Pascoe, Emily Ford, Hope Dickerson, Terry "T.J." Dickerson, Jr, Candice Segovia; great-grandchildren, Ismael Segovia, Ezequiel Segovia, Emily Ford, Carter Ford and Jackson Ford. Also surviving Henry are 18 step grandchildren, 40 step great-grandchildren, 22 step great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceding Henry in death are his parents, one son, Kenneth Dickerson; grandson, James "Jamie" Alford; and his loving wife of 56 years, Lovina Dickerson.