Obituary John Ashley DickersonInLoving , A Memory...John Ashley Dickerson April 4, 1972 – November...
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John Ashley Dickerson April 4, 1972 – November 16, 2016 In Loving Memory John Ashley Dickerson, 44, of Hope Mills passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 in Duke University Medical Center. Ashley was a faithful, devoted, and loving husband, father, son, and friend to many. He demonstrated his trust in God’s plan for him each day by wearing a smile, providing a good laugh, helping others, and loving his family. Ashley inspired those who knew him by achieving much more than many ever thought possible. At birth his parents were told he wouldn’t be able to walk, play sports, or live a long, healthy life. He defied all odds with pure faith in God and determination to prove everyone wrong. As a young man, Ashley was active in basketball and softball leagues within his church community. He later participated in recreation and travel softball leagues and traveled several states to play a game he loved dearly. Most people didn’t know the challenges he faced, which makes his quiet devotion to his team even more special. Each game was a victory no matter the outcome. Ashley’s devotion to his family was evident in everything he did. He found tremendous joy in working hard to provide for his family and took pride in his business accomplishments. Ashley accomplished a great deal more than many could ever dream in his short 44 years of life. He owned two successful businesses, traveled the world, and enjoyed abundant laughter and love. He was truly a quiet inspiration to everyone that knew him. Even though God took his pain away, those people he touched will carry on his memory. Ashley was the owner of Sandhills Automotive Refinishes, Inc. before its sale in 2015. He worked in the paint and body shop industry for nearly 20 years. Prior to owning his own business he was the General Manager of Raynor Supply. Over the years he became a respected member of this community and was looked to as an expert in the field. He later owned and operated AMD Ventures, Inc. which operates the local franchise for Spirit Halloween. Ashley owned both businesses with his wife and was the definition of a life partner to her. Throughout their marriage, he worked closely with her at work and at home. They made every decision together as a team and were a perfect complement to each other. Where one lacked the other excelled. Ashley loved his children dearly. He raised his daughter with incredible love and devotion over the years and often placed her above himself. Ashley’s son was so endeared to him and the two were inseparable. Ashley was his kids best friend; leading them as a shining example of life’s humor, love, devotion, and faith. A memorial service will be held at 1pm on Saturday, November 19, 2016 in Westminster Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends at Rogers and Breece on Friday, November 18 th from 6 to 8 pm in Rogers and Breece Funeral Home. Ashley was preceded in death by his sister, Stephanie Dickerson Sheets. He is survived by his wife, Mollie Elizabeth Dickerson of the home; one daughter, Amber Kelly Dickerson of Hope Mills; one son John Colton Dickerson of the home; his father and mother, John W. Dickerson and Carolyn B Dickerson of Hope Mills; one sister, Angela Dickerson of Hope Mills; one brother William Preston Dickerson and wife Cindi of Hope Mills; two nieces Brittany Dickerson and Summer Dickerson; and one nephew Blake Dickerson. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation – Friends of Heart, 101 Robeson Street, Suite 106, Fayetteville, NC 29301 Attn: Friends of Heart. Obituary
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John Ashley Dickerson April 4, 1972 – November 16, 2016
In Loving Memory
John Ashley Dickerson,
44, of Hope Mills passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016
in Duke University Medical Center.
Ashley was a faithful, devoted, and loving husband, father, son, and friend to many. He
demonstrated his trust in God’s plan for him each day by wearing a smile, providing a good laugh, helping others, and loving his family. Ashley inspired those who knew him by achieving much more than many ever thought possible. At birth his parents were told he wouldn’t be able to walk, play sports, or live a long, healthy life. He defied all odds with pure faith in God and determination to prove everyone wrong. As a young man, Ashley was active in basketball and softball leagues within his church community. He later participated in recreation and travel softball leagues and traveled several states to play a game he loved dearly. Most people didn’t know the challenges he faced, which makes his quiet devotion to his team even more special. Each game was a victory no matter the outcome. Ashley’s devotion to his family was evident in everything he did. He found tremendous joy in working hard to provide for his family and took pride in his business accomplishments. Ashley accomplished a great deal more than many could ever dream in his short 44 years of life. He owned two successful businesses, traveled the world, and enjoyed abundant laughter and love. He was truly a quiet inspiration to everyone that knew him. Even though God took his pain away, those people he touched will carry on his memory.
Ashley was the owner of Sandhills Automotive Refinishes, Inc. before its sale in 2015. He
worked in the paint and body shop industry for nearly 20 years. Prior to owning his own business he was the General Manager of Raynor Supply. Over the years he became a respected member of this community and was looked to as an expert in the field. He later owned and operated AMD Ventures, Inc. which operates the local franchise for Spirit Halloween. Ashley owned both businesses with his wife and was the definition of a life partner to her. Throughout their marriage, he worked closely with her at work and at home. They made every decision together as a team and were a perfect complement to each other. Where one lacked the other excelled. Ashley loved his children dearly. He raised his daughter with incredible love and devotion over the years and often placed her above himself. Ashley’s son was so endeared to him and the two were inseparable. Ashley was his kids best friend; leading them as a shining example of life’s humor, love, devotion, and faith.
A memorial service will be held at 1pm on Saturday, November 19, 2016 in Westminster
Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends at Rogers and Breece on Friday, November 18th from 6 to 8 pm in Rogers and Breece Funeral Home. Ashley was preceded in death by his sister, Stephanie Dickerson Sheets. He is survived by his wife, Mollie Elizabeth Dickerson of the home; one daughter, Amber Kelly Dickerson of Hope Mills; one son John Colton Dickerson of the home; his father and mother, John W. Dickerson and Carolyn B Dickerson of Hope Mills; one sister, Angela Dickerson of Hope Mills; one brother William Preston Dickerson and wife Cindi of Hope Mills; two nieces Brittany Dickerson and Summer Dickerson; and one nephew Blake Dickerson. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation – Friends of Heart, 101 Robeson Street, Suite 106, Fayetteville, NC 29301 Attn: Friends of Heart.
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WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Fayetteville, North Carolina
A WITNESS TO THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST
AND MEMORIAL TO
John Ashley Dickerson April 4, 1972 - November 16, 2016
November 19, 2016 1:00 PM
Prelude
(The congregation rises as the procession enters the sanctuary.)
Opening Song . . . . . .“Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone)” Call to Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Larry Lancaster
Jesus said: "I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who
lives and believes in me will never die." “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy
burdens, and I will give you rest.” Our help is in the name of the Lord who made heaven and
earth. The Lord's name be praised. Opening Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry Lancaster A Celebration of the Life &
Resurrection of Ashley Dickerson. . . . . . . .Pastor James Hayes Scripture Reading . . . . . . . . . .Psalm 139: 1-5, 13-18, 23-24 Hymn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “This is Not Goodbye”
Scripture Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Job 22 Message . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor James Hayes Hymn . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Save a Place For Me” The Lord’s Prayer Our father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day, our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. *Affirmation of Faith. . . .Apostle’s Creed . . . Larry Lancaster I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His only son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic church; the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins; the resur-rection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen *Benediction . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .Pastor James Hayes Postlude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .”Dancing with Angels”
* Indicates all who are able, please stand
Services Entrusted To:
Rogers and Breece Funeral Home
500 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28301 www.rogersandbreece.com
