Danny Michael Dickinson, 72, of Thaxton, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026. He was born in Roanoke, VA on October 21, 1953 a son of the late Warren Lewis Dickinson and Geneva Mays Thomasson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Underwood Dickinson.
He was a retired foreman and really loved his job with Norfolk & Southern. Danny loved farming and cutting hay. He was an avid deer hunter, enjoyed fishing, loved his snacks, and he was always stayed on top of the weather.
Danny is survived by his brother, Barry L. Mays (Ginny); children, Angela Lynn McCoy, Algie Elbert McCoy (Kelly); grandchildren, Stephanie Howell (Richard), Kayla McCoy (Seth), Mark Stevens; and great-grandson, Ari Philips.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Richard Robison “His Hero” for his care of Danny.
Family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at Walnut Street Chapel, 1235 Walnut St., Bedford. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, July 17, 2026 at Holy Land Cemetery with Rev. Earl Ragland officiating.
Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.