John Leland Dickerson

Funeral services for John Leland Dickerson, 83, Eudora, KS, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Eudora, 1003 John L Williams Drive, Eudora, KS 66025. Burial will follow at Oswego Cemetery in Oswego, KS. John passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at LMH Health.

John was born on July 26, 1938, in Parsons, KS, the son of Howard A. and Lucille (Hughes) Dickerson.

He married Delores “Susie” Cunningham on June 6, 1959, in Miami, OK. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include his daughters, Saundra Wisdom, Traci Dickerson, seven grandchildren, Kylene Dickerson, Joel Dickerson, Heather Dickerson, Cheyenne Wisdom, Kami Wisdom Morgan Starkebaum, Adam Starkebaum, seven great-grandchildren, Azura Clark, Maliya Clark, Brooklynn Clark, Malaki Clark, Dante Ray, Isaiah Ray, and Kyler Ray.

John was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Gene, and son, John Bryan.

John was a kind, caring, gentle man. He truly loved people and animals, especially his registered Polled Herefords. He thrived on the love of his wife and family. John was the owner of Dickerson Brothers Construction Company and Crown D Farms.

In addition to his career, he was a master woodworker and avid fisherman. He was a devout Christian, a member of the Eudora United Methodist Church, where he frequently volunteered. He left this world a better place.

The family will greet friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday, December 27, 2021, at the Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Eudora.
Memorial contributions may be made in John’s name to The Lawrence Humane Society or Eudora United Methodist Church and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

10 Condolences

  1. Mary Jane Church on December 22, 2021 at 9:09 pm

    Susie, I am so sorry to hear of John’s passing. I have been thinking and praying for you a lot lately. Sending you much love and prayers.



  2. Ann Breithaupt Basel on December 23, 2021 at 12:43 pm

    Susie and family. So sorry to hear John has passed. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. The Breithaupt families.



  3. Kathleen Brown on December 23, 2021 at 8:44 pm

    Susie and family ,,, so sorry. Thinking of you all.



  4. Wendy Reed on December 24, 2021 at 4:36 am

    I am so very sorry.
    The memories I hold most precious happened at your house, thank you for such a wonderful gift.
    I love you



  5. Kim Royle on December 24, 2021 at 9:08 am

    Our sincerest condolences and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. – The Crissler Family



  6. Gary Scott on December 27, 2021 at 1:20 pm

    Susie and family,
    I am sorry for the loss of John. Keep the memories. I remember the softball coaching and the warm evenings at the ballfield during the summer. Thanks to both of you for always helping as needed. Enjoyed our visits at church. My thougjts and prayers will continue for you and the family.
    Gary Scott



  7. Kirsten and Doug Rhoads on December 27, 2021 at 2:21 pm

    Susie – John was a wonderful man. We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts. Wishing you all peace.



  8. Don Bradshaw on December 27, 2021 at 4:20 pm

    Don Bradshaw:

    Susie and Family, I was saddened to hear of John’s Passing, I will always hold the Memories of John and I helping construct the Eudora United Methodist Church.
    We had some great times together. I will always hold you and John in my Heart
    With our trip to Guatemala, we have had some Great times together.
    Thoughts and Prayers with you always.
    Don Bradshaw



  9. Joan Toot on December 29, 2021 at 10:52 am

    Susie,
    Sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of our Guatemala trips with you, John and Joel.



  10. Marilyn and Joe Daniels on January 5, 2022 at 12:30 pm

    Susie, we are so sorry to hear of John’s passing. What a warm, caring person he was. We so enjoyed his visits to our farm. May he rest in peace, and may God give you strength as you carry on without him. Our sincerest condolences, Joe and Marilyn Daniels



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