MARTIN LEWIS "M.L." DICKEY, age 79, of Winchester, Tenn., departed this life on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020, at his residence following an extended illness.  Mr. Dickey was born in Kelso, Tenn., to the late Leonard Lewis Dickey and Virginia Mae Tripp Dickey on February 4, 1941.  Mr. Dickey was member of the Lexie Crossroads Church of Christ.  He last attended Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Huntland.  Mr. Dickey was a Farmer all of his adult life until his retirement.  His  hobbies were playing card games and board games. He enjoyed watching sports especially football and game shows during the past few years when he wasn't able to get around as well.  He will be remembered as a highly respected member of the Huntland and Maxwell communities as well as others where he lived most of his life. He was a very loving and generous man to his family and friends and was always known to help them if he could.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Dickey was preceded in death by his wives, Ann Latham Dickey and Linda Sisk Dickey, brothers; Wilson Dickey and Wayne Gattis.  Mr. Dickey is survived by his Special Companion, Shirley Goodman Puckett of Winchester, children; Lydia Denton and husband, Myron of Belvidere, Brenda Walker and husband, Larry,  Martin Dickey and wife, Susan and Paul Dickey all of Huntland.  7-Grandchildren; Shelly Walker of Estill Springs, Amanda Walker of Winchester and Cody Walker of Huntland, David Denton and wife, Jimmie Lynn of Belvidere, Sarah Anderson and husband, Josh of Winchester, Evan Dickey and Ryan Dickey both of Huntland and 5-great-grandchildren.

Visitation for Mr. Dickey will be held from 5:00-8:00 P.M. Friday evening, Sept. 11, 2020 in the chapel of Grant Funeral Services.

Services for Mr. Dickey are scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Bro. Chris King, officiating.

Interment will follow in the Maxwell Cemetery with grandsons serving as pallbearers.