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Leonas B (Bee) Dicks

Leonas B (Bee) Dicks

Male 1926 - 2009  (83 years)

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  1. 1.  Leonas B (Bee) DicksLeonas B (Bee) Dicks was born on 23 Apr 1926 in Columbia, Florida, USA (son of John Quiller Dicks and Lillie Murphy); died on 16 Aug 2009 in Haines City, Polk, Florida, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Also Known As: Bee
    • SSN issued: Florida, USA
    • Residence: Dundee, Polk, Florida, USA
    • Residence: Polk, Florida, USA
    • Social Security Number: 261-54-7897
    • Residence: 1930, Palestine, Union, Florida, USA
    • Residence: 1935, Precinct 5, Union, Florida, USA
    • Military: 22 Jul 1944, Camp Blanding, Starke, Bradford, Florida, USA

    Notes:

    U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record
    Name: Leonas Dicks
    Birth Year: 1926
    Race: White, citizen
    Nativity State or Country: Florida
    State: Florida
    County or City: Polk

    Enlistment Date: 22 Jul 1944
    Enlistment State: Florida
    Enlistment City: Camp Blanding
    Branch: No branch assignment
    Branch Code: No branch assignment
    Grade: Private
    Grade Code: Private
    Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
    Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
    Source: Civil Life

    Education: Grammar school
    Civil Occupation: Laborer
    Marital Status: Single, without dependents
    Height: 80
    Weight: 100

    Source Information:

    NARA. U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946 [Archival Database]; World War II Army Enlistment Records; Records of the NARA, Record Group 64; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD.

    Died:
    LEONAS "BEE" DICKS, 83
    L. Dicks, Inc.

    HAINES CITY - Leonas "Bee" Dicks, 83, of Haines City, died on August 16, 2009, following a stroke.

    He was born April 23, 1926 in Lulu, Florida, the last surviving of nine children born to John and Lillie Dicks. Bee moved to Winter Haven as a child and developed a lifetime interest in citrus. He learned the business from the ground up, benefiting from the loving mentorship of Mr. H.B. "Pete" Snively. Bee proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II, as a member of the 13th armored division, under the command of General Patton.

    Following World War II, Bee founded a citrus business "L. Dicks, Inc." of Dundee. He worked with his sons, Rick, Ronnie, Dennie, and grandsons, Todd and Randy, to develop a respected family citrus company; growing, harvesting and marketing citrus. He loved agriculture and took great pride in beautifully maintained groves. Bee also diversified into watermelons, supplying Publix for many years. He served on the Dundee City Commission, the Board of Directors of the State Bank of Haines City, Flagship and First Union Banks. He was a member of the 13th Armored Division Association and American Legion Post 8.

    Bee believed in the integrity of the business handshake, counting many growers and customers as lifelong friends. He had a strong work ethic and enjoyed life to the fullest with family and friends. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

    Bee is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Shirley Jackson Dicks; their cherished dog, Ginger; his three sons: Richard Dicks (Jo), Ronald Dicks and Dennis Dicks (Susan); grandchildren, Rebecca Henderson, Jill Bishop, Jeff, Todd, Randy, Adam, Bryan, Michael, Amanda, Stephen and Kasey Dicks; 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, 6 brothers, 2 sisters and granddaughter, Andrea Dicks Hartley.

    Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 22, 2009 at 10 a.m. at the Haines City Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, with interment following at Forest Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 21, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. at Oak Ridge Funeral Care, Haines City.

    Memorials may be made to: Community Hospice, The McGraw Center, 4715 Worrall Way, Jacksonville, FL 32224.

    Condolences may be made via:
    www.oakridgefuneralcare.com.

    Leonas married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Living
    2. Living
    3. Living

    Leonas married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Quiller Dicks was born on 12 Sep 1878 in Blackshear, Pierce, Georgia, USA (son of Jesse Dicks and Mary A Harden); died on 4 Sep 1926 in Union, Florida, USA; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Union, Florida, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1880, District 583, Appling, Georgia, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Palestine, Bradford, Florida, USA
    • Residence: 1910, Palestine, Bradford, Florida, USA
    • Residence: 12 Sep 1918, Lulu, Columbia, Florida, USA; registered in Bradford County

    John married Lillie Murphy on 31 Dec 1899 in Columbia, Florida, USA. Lillie (daughter of John Murphy and Susan Avrence Gilley) was born on 5 Feb 1884 in Burlington, Suwannee, Florida, USA; died on 11 Aug 1970 in Winter Haven, Polk, Florida, USA; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Union, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Lillie Murphy was born on 5 Feb 1884 in Burlington, Suwannee, Florida, USA (daughter of John Murphy and Susan Avrence Gilley); died on 11 Aug 1970 in Winter Haven, Polk, Florida, USA; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Union, Florida, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • SSN issued: Florida, USA
    • Name: Lillie Dicks
    • Social Security Number: 267-09-4065
    • Residence: 1900, Palestine, Bradford, Florida, USA
    • Residence: 1935, Precinct 5, Union, Florida, USA

    Children:
    1. William Wesley Dicks was born on 31 Oct 1900 in Lulu, Columbia, Florida, USA; died on 20 Mar 1959 in Columbia, Florida, USA; was buried in Lakeside Memorial Park, Winter Haven, Polk, Florida, USA.
    2. Eddie Lee Dicks was born on 30 Dec 1902 in Lulu, Columbia, Florida, USA; died in Jun 1936 in Union, Florida, USA; was buried in New Zion Cemetery, Union, Florida, USA.
    3. Loyd Acie Dicks was born on 31 Mar 1908 in Lulu, Columbia, Florida, USA; died on 11 Jan 1958 in Polk, Florida, USA; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Union, Florida, USA.
    4. Pearl Dicks was born on 24 Mar 1910 in Lulu, Columbia, Florida, USA; died on 16 Jul 1944 in Columbia, Florida, USA; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Union, Florida, USA.
    5. Jessie Dicks was born on 5 Sep 1912 in Columbia, Florida, USA; died on 20 Jul 1985 in Alachua, Florida, USA; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Union, Florida, USA.
    6. Roy Columbus (Bo) Dicks was born on 23 Aug 1914 in Columbia, Florida, USA; died on 22 Aug 2005 in Lake Butler, Union, Florida, USA; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Union, Florida, USA.
    7. Mertie Eunice Dicks was born on 9 Jan 1916 in Columbia, Florida, USA; died on 10 May 2005 in Winter Haven, Polk, Florida, USA.
    8. John Carl Dicks was born on 23 Aug 1918 in Columbia, Florida, USA; died on 18 Oct 2008 in Dundee, Polk, Florida, USA; was buried on 23 Oct 2008 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Union, Florida, USA.
    9. 1. Leonas B (Bee) Dicks was born on 23 Apr 1926 in Columbia, Florida, USA; died on 16 Aug 2009 in Haines City, Polk, Florida, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Jesse Dicks was born on 10 Jun 1846 in Georgia, USA (son of Joseph Dicks and Mary (Polly Ann) Taylor); died on 2 May 1918 in Bradford, Florida, USA; was buried in New Zion Cemetery, Union, Florida, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1860, Columbia, Florida, USA; Not Stated
    • Residence: 1870, Columbia, Florida, USA; Not Stated
    • Residence: 1880, District 583, Appling, Georgia, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Palestine, Bradford, Florida, USA
    • Residence: 1910, Palestine, Bradford, Florida, USA

    Jesse married Mary A Harden between 9 Jul 1870 and 5 Jun 1880 in Georgia, USA. Mary (daughter of James Harden and Mary Lnu) was born on 10 Aug 1841 in Georgia, USA; died on 6 Apr 1893; was buried in Ebenezer Cemetery, Columbia, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Mary A Harden was born on 10 Aug 1841 in Georgia, USA (daughter of James Harden and Mary Lnu); died on 6 Apr 1893; was buried in Ebenezer Cemetery, Columbia, Florida, USA.
    Children:
    1. Mary Berliliar Dicks was born on 30 Apr 1876 in Appling, Georgia, USA; died on 16 Feb 1968 in Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA.
    2. 2. John Quiller Dicks was born on 12 Sep 1878 in Blackshear, Pierce, Georgia, USA; died on 4 Sep 1926 in Union, Florida, USA; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Union, Florida, USA.

  3. 6.  John Murphy was born on 18 Aug 1836 in Berlington, Suwannee, Florida; died on 6 Nov 1929 in Union, Florida, USA.

    John + Susan Avrence Gilley. Susan was born on 4 Dec 1843 in Newton, Dale, Alabama, USA; died on 14 Aug 1916 in Union, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Susan Avrence Gilley was born on 4 Dec 1843 in Newton, Dale, Alabama, USA; died on 14 Aug 1916 in Union, Florida, USA.
    Children:
    1. 3. Lillie Murphy was born on 5 Feb 1884 in Burlington, Suwannee, Florida, USA; died on 11 Aug 1970 in Winter Haven, Polk, Florida, USA; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Union, Florida, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Joseph Dicks was born on 22 Jan 1819 in Heytesbury, Wiltshire, England (son of William Dicks and Jane); died on 20 Dec 1899 in Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA; was buried in Hopeful Baptist Church Cemetery, Columbia, Florida, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Height: 5 ft. 4 in.
    • Medical Condition: Hazel eyes, brown hair, dark complexion
    • Military: 24 Sep 1838, Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
    • Residence: Apr 1842, Florida, USA
    • Military: 20 Apr 1842, Fort Shannon, East Florida
    • Residence: 1850, District 81, Thomas, Georgia, USA
    • Civil: 1 Apr 1859, Florida, USA
    • Residence: 1860, Columbia, Florida, USA
    • Residence: 1870, Columbia, Florida, USA
    • Civil: 3 Jan 1874, Florida, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Precinct 10, Columbia, Florida, USA
    • Military: 1892, Florida, USA; Indian Wars Pension Files
    • Military: 1900, Florida, USA; Indian Wars Widows Pension Files

    Joseph + Mary (Polly Ann) Taylor. Mary (daughter of Joseph Taylor and Margaret Peggy Cooper) was born in 1821 in Georgia, USA; died in 1888; was buried in Ebenezer Cemetery, Columbia, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Mary (Polly Ann) Taylor was born in 1821 in Georgia, USA (daughter of Joseph Taylor and Margaret Peggy Cooper); died in 1888; was buried in Ebenezer Cemetery, Columbia, Florida, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Mary Douberly
    • Residence: 1850, District 81, Thomas, Georgia, USA
    • Residence: 1860, Columbia, Florida, USA; Not Stated
    • Residence: 1870, Columbia, Florida, USA

    Notes:

    Polly Ann is the sister of Sarah Taylor Dicks. While living in the Dicks household, she had two children with Joseph.

    Children:
    1. 4. Jesse Dicks was born on 10 Jun 1846 in Georgia, USA; died on 2 May 1918 in Bradford, Florida, USA; was buried in New Zion Cemetery, Union, Florida, USA.
    2. Stephen Sparkman Taylor was born on 12 Apr 1855 in Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA; died on 12 Jul 1918 in Palestine, Bradford, Florida, USA; was buried in Swift Creek (Mount Zion) Cemetery, Lake Butler, Union, Florida, USA.

  3. 10.  James Harden was born in 1833 in Georgia, USA.

    James + Mary Lnu. Mary was born in 1830 in Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Mary Lnu was born in 1830 in Georgia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Mary Harden
    • Residence: 1880, District 583, Appling, Georgia, USA

    Children:
    1. 5. Mary A Harden was born on 10 Aug 1841 in Georgia, USA; died on 6 Apr 1893; was buried in Ebenezer Cemetery, Columbia, Florida, USA.



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