Leon Dickey, born September 1, 1947, was the son of the late Leonis and Ida McDowell Dickey. He was born and raised in Sumter, South Carolina. Leon departed this life on April 15, 2007. He received his education at Eastern High School, in Sumter, South Carolina. Leon joined Asbury Methodist Church where he first accepted christ into his life. Later in life he left South Carolina to join his family in Baltimore, Maryland, where he became a professional brick mason. Leon was a member of the King Solomon Grand Lodge for fifteen years. He held the position of Worshipful Master. He was also a Royal Arch High Priest for four years. Leon loved cooking, and he was also a people person. He was very loving and he would do anything for whoever needed his help. Leon had a heart of gold. Those left behind to cherish his memory and continue his legacy of love are: his loving wife of twenty-one years, Alice Dickey; one daughter, Tammy Whitehurst; four stepchildren Erick Thomas, Amy Warren Ronald of Baltimore, Maryland, Elaine Johnson Derick Tony Thomas of Lynchburg, South Carolina; twele grandchildren; four children, Ida Mills of South Carolina, Katherine Fullard, Evelyn Pendergrass Wally, Mary Fullard Dennis; one brother, Leo Dickey Carolyn; and sister-in-law, D. Robinson, Elouise Birdsong James, Shirley Miller Daniel, Gloria Grant James, Liz Century of California; brother-in-law, Larry Century, Jamws Century of Baltimore, MD. and Harry Century Ella; two aunts, Lizzie McDowell of Baltimore and Pinky McDowell of Washington, D.C.; a special nephew, Phil; a special cousin, Stick; and a host of nieces, newphews, and other relatives and friends.