Paul Dickenson

Paul Dickenson, 79, of Big Stone Gap, VA Paul Dickenson, age 79, passed into eternal glory on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Heritage Hall in Wise. Paul was born in Corbin, Kentucky, the son of the late Grover and Verna Laney Dickenson. He grew up in Crackers Neck, Virginia, coming from a large family where he learned the value of hard work and providing for those he loved. Paul began working in construction at a young age and spent his entire career building homes and commercial buildings. While living in Florida, he was a licensed contractor. Paul dedicated over a decade of his life to coaching Little League, investing in the youth of his community. After retiring from construction, he continued serving others by working at Holding Funeral Home, where he built relationships just as he had built homes—with care and dedication. He was married to the love of his life, Florence “P-Nut” Dickenson. Paul was a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Florence “P-Nut” Dickenson; his parents, Grover and Verna (Laney) Dickenson; his brothers, Don Dickenson, Ronald “Bug” Dickenson, and Terry Dickenson; and his nephew, Jordy Dickenson. Paul is survived by his children, Wayne “Goober” Dickenson and wife Nora, and Paula Dickenson. Additional survivors will be announced. He is also survived by his siblings, Roger Dickenson and wife Marketta of Dryden, VA; sister-in-law Kathy Dickenson of East Stone Gap, VA; and Mary Ann Flannary of Roane, TN. He leaves behind many nieces and nephews, including Darlene Fleenor and husband Mike, Jennifer Webb and husband Arvil, Rhonda Elkins and husband Denvy, Emily Dickenson, Travis Dickenson, and Braden Dickenson, along with many other close relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Holding Funeral Home in Big Stone Gap from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor James Ray Holcomb officiating. Special music will be provided by Glimpse of Grace. Interment at Barker Family Cemetery will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. A procession will depart from Holding Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. Pallbearers will be Scooter Dickenson, Buddy Dickenson, Luke Riebe, Michael Riebe, Zach Dorton, and Ethan Dickenson. A memorial video has been created for family and friends. An online registry is available at www.holdingfuneralhome.com . Holding Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Paul Dickenson.

Paul Dickenson

March 28, 2026

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