Lonnie Lamar Dickerson

Lonnie Lamar Dickerson, age 56, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026. He was born on June 3, 1969, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Lonnie Dickerson Sr. and Charlotte Dickerson (Rowe).

After spending part of his childhood in St. Louis, Lonnie and his family relocated to Oakland City, Indiana. While he occasionally lived in other communities, Oakland City was always considered home.

Lonnie had a passion for sports, with his talents shining in basketball and track throughout his time as a student. He carried his love for basketball throughout his life and visited the courts nearly every week to play.

Lonnie worked a variety of jobs throughout his life, including nearly two decades in the coal industry, of which he was most fond. He had an unconventional approach to life and believed anything could be accomplished with just a pack of Marlboro Menthols and a 2-liter bottle of Mountain Dew.

Lonnie is survived by children Crystal Nieves, Austin Dickerson, Keeley Dickerson, and his four grandchildren, Jonah, Hannah, Arlo, and Tannen. He is also survived by nieces Marleeta and Monique Dickerson, who he assisted in raising, and siblings Cindy Barnett, Peggy Falls, Lannie Dickerson, and Lance Gray. He also leaves behind several other members as part of his large extended family.

Preceding him in death are his parents, a sister, Lonnetta Dickerson, his former wife, Michelle Tindle, and his beloved dog Oreo, who was a faithful and loving companion, even on his hardest days.

Lonnie’s family acknowledges that many of his relationships had become estranged due to his gradual mental health decline in recent years, and it is their hope that those who knew him well will choose to remember Lonnie from his better days.

An informal gathering will take place Sunday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (EST) at Wirth Park, located at 1101 W. Morton St., Oakland City, Indiana to celebrate Lonnie’s life. Light refreshments will be served, space will be available for children to play, and it will be a nice opportunity for family and friends to honor his memory.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to his children to help offset end of life expenses.