DECEASED: Mr. Bertis "Slim" Elton Dickerson age 96 of Celina, Clay Co., TN went home to be with his Lord and Savior at his residence on Monday evening, December 31, 2018.

PERSONAL INFORMATION: Mr. Bertis "Slim" Elton Dickerson was born in Bernie, Stoddard Co., Missouri on August 6, 1922 to the late William and Grace (Cook) Dickerson. He was also a member of the American Legion for 62 years. He served in the Army. He married his sweetheart Georgia Spear on September 28, 1946.

SURVIVORS: His wife of 72 years: Georgia Dickerson of Celina, TN; 1 Sister: Zetta Mae Revelette of Georgia; A host of family and friends also survive.

PRECEDED IN DEATH: In addition to his parents: 3 Sisters and 2 Brothers.

PALLBEARERS: David Craighead, Joey Craighead, Sonny Spear, Jeff Herron, Scottie Brewer, Larry Endicott.

SERVICES/BURIAL: Funeral services for Mr. Bertis "Slim" Elton Dickerson will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 10 AM from the Chapel of the Hall Funeral Home of Celina with burial to follow in the Spear Cemetery. The Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening, January 2, 2019 starting at 6 PM until 9 PM. Officiating at the service will be Bro. Jason Dodson and Bro. Kenny Westmoreland. The singers will be the New Hope Church of Christ.