Thomas Vernon Dickens

May 9, 1950 - October 16, 2015

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Mr. Thomas Vernon Dickens of Harrisburg died Friday, October 16, 2015 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro at the age of 65 years, 5 months and 7 days. Mr. Dickens was born Tuesday, May 9, 1950 in Jonesboro and had lived most of his life in the Harrisburg and Trumann area. He was machine set-up operator for American Greeting, veteran of U. S. Army, a graduate of Trumann High School and a member of the Providence Baptist Church in Trumann. He was preceded in death by his father, Virgil Thomas Dickens and one brother, Leon Dickens. He is survived by two daughters, Misty Spencer and husband Paul of Jonesboro and Tommie Dickens of Harrisburg; step-daughter, Sue Smith of Blytheville; two sons, Anthony Dickens of Jonesboro and Eric Dickens and wife Lashandra of Harrisburg; his mother, Betty Jo Coleman Dickens of Trumann; two sisters, Margaret Fagan and Rebecca Rasdon both of Trumann; two brothers, David Dickens of Harrisburg and Daniel Dickens of Trumann and eight grandchildren, Elizabeth Carpenter, Blake Dickens, Cody Dickens, Brianna Dickens, Ashlyn Dickens, Destinee Smith, Jasper Smith and Alexis Smith. Funeral services will be Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church in Trumann with Rev. Bobby Brooks officiating. Burial will follow in the Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. Pallbearers will be Eric Dickens, Anthony Dickens, Blake Dickens, Cody Dickens, David Dickens, II and Thomas Rasdon. Honorary pallbearers will be Shawn O

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"I am so sorry for your loss. In the bible we find hope and comfort. Isaiah 25:8 "God will swallow up death forever and will wipe tears from all faces."

JL ,

October 23, 2015

"So sorry for your loss, I worked with Thomas at American Greetings, my prayers are with his family.

Joannie Reese, Ridgecrest, Louisiana

October 19, 2015

"My Condolences to your family on your loss. I did not know Thomas, but a loss of life is something that we all have to face and it can be very painful, so I feel that I can sympathize with your family and keep you in my prays. And to remind you of the wonderful promises that Gods has promised, that one day in the future we will see our love ones again, I pray that this brings your family some comfort. (John 5:28,29.) Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, (Isaiah 25:8) (promises: He will swallow up death forever. With Deepest Sympathy

Sonia ,

October 19, 2015

"thoughts and prayers for the family. Tom was a very kind man to everyone he met, he will be dearly missed.

Jerry Moore, Monette, AR

October 18, 2015

"Will miss him dearly! Loved talking to him at work.... Such a great person!

Shannon Dover, Lepanto, AR

October 18, 2015

"To the family of Tom Dickens, I am so sorry for your loss. Tom was a wonderful man that I had the pleasure of working with. He was very kind and funny and he will be missed. May God comfort your family. Your family will be in my prayers.

Jaki Stokes, Etowah, AR

October 18, 2015

"So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. We worked with him at American Greetings he was always laughing and talking there was never a dull moment when he was around. He will truly be missed . Praying for family and friends. Carolyn and Tommy Smith

Tommy and Carolyn Smith, Wilson Arkansas

October 17, 2015

"So sorry. Praying for y'all

Bonnie Foster, Osceola AR

October 17, 2015

"Thinking of your family, praying for God's strength to get you through this hard time.

Lori & Scot Warren, Jonesboro, AR

October 17, 2015

"Long time friend and brother...so sorry to hear you have gone on before us. I will always remember you spending the Sunday with us at the house the day Dad, Rev. Roy Cragg, passed on November 6, 1966. I will always think of you kindly, old friend...We will meet again someday...Peaceful rest, Tommy...

Stan Cragg, Conway, AR

October 17, 2015