Hulen "Hootie" Dickey

Hulen W. “Hootie” Dickey, age 83, of Lawrenceburg, TN, passed away peacefully at his home on February 2nd, 2025. Hulen was born on June 7th, 1941 to the late Vernon and Barbara Jewell Dickey in Collinwood, TN. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War within the United States Air Force. He retired from the Lawrenceburg Power System after working numerous years as a Lineman. He had a deep love for the Lord, and was a long time member of First Street Church of Christ, before moving his membership to Salem Church of Christ. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, watching sports, and spending time with his loving family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Vernell Heard Dickey.

He is survived by his children, Nancy Russ (Terry), Sharmon Dial (Soapy), and Stephen Dickey (Deidre); 12 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; brother, Jackie Dickey (Jean), and sister, Betty Collins (Rip).

Visitation will be held at Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will begin immediately following the visitation at 12:00 p.m. Brother Keith Barnett, Becca Sutton, and Rusty Thrasher will be officiating.

Interment will be held at Deerfield Cemetery with full Military Honors.

The family would like to extend deep gratitude to the numerous members of the Heard Family, and the staff of the Compassus Hospice group for the loving care and attention shown to the family during this difficult time.