Leonas B (Bee) Dicks

1926 - 2009  (83 years)

• Name	Leonas B (Bee) Dicks  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]
  Birth	23 Apr 1926	Columbia, Florida, USA   [1, 2, 3, 5, 6]
  Gender	Male
  Also Known As	Bee
  Residence	1930	Palestine, Union, Florida, USA   [1]
  Residence	1935	Precinct 5, Union, Florida, USA   [3]
  Military	22 Jul 1944	Camp Blanding, Starke, Bradford, Florida, USA   [5]
  SSN issued	Florida, USA   [6]
  Residence	Dundee, Polk, Florida, USA   [2]
  Residence	Polk, Florida, USA   [5]
  Social Security Number	261-54-7897  [6]
  Death	16 Aug 2009	Haines City, Polk, Florida, USA   [6]
  	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.
  Person ID	I375	tng Genealogy

  
  

  Father	John Quiller Dicks,   b. 12 Sep 1878, Blackshear, Pierce, Georgia, USA d. 4 Sep 1926, Union, Florida, USA (Age 47 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Lillie Murphy,   b. 5 Feb 1884, Burlington, Suwannee, Florida, USA d. 11 Aug 1970, Winter Haven, Polk, Florida, USA (Age 86 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Marriage	31 Dec 1899	Columbia, Florida, USA
  Family ID	F191	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Living
  Children	1. Living   2. Living   3. Living
  Family ID	F7955	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Living
  Family ID	F7954	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  SSN issued - - Florida, USA Residence - - Dundee, Polk, Florida, USA Death - 16 Aug 2009 - Haines City, Polk, Florida, USA  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

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  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.

  
  

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