Lloyd Vincent Dickerson Jr

A Time to Be Born Lloyd Vincent Dickerson, Jr. was born on November 3. 1954 to his loving parents Lloyd Vincent Dickerson, Sr. and Jean Claire Dickerson in New Orleans, LA. Lloyd was the oldest of five children and was considered the anchor of the family. He was the big brother that they could count on to make them laugh and feel happy. He was affectionately known as Big Woo. A Time to Live Raised in the Pontchartrain Park neighborhood, he was educated by the New Orleans Public School System and attended Coghill Elementary School, Gregory Middle School, John F. Kennedy High School, and John McDonald High School. Little did he know, when he drove by a random bus stop in his stylish green Capri in Gentilly one day, he caught the eye of his future wife, Yvette Washington. As strangers and students at John McDonough, he also had his eye on her. And so their story began. Working as manager at Pizza Hut, he wooed her with her own specialty pizzas that were made on demand. They married in 1976 and began a lifelong love affair. He began his professional career with the New Orleans Police Department in 1976. Lloyd worked as a police officer on the Urban Squad unit. Most recently, he was proudly employed with Encore Food Services, where he worked offshore as a chef for 20 years. Lloyd was a gentle giant who genuinely made everyone he knew feel loved and special. His love for his family knew no bounds. To his daughters he was EVERYTHING. He was magical and made them feel like they were the most important people in the world. No matter what, he was always proud of them. The apples of his eyes, his grandchildren, lovingly called him Papi. They could count on him to be at any performance, game, or party. He was their biggest cheerleader and supporter. As a member of the Aurora West Community Club, Lloyd and Yvette willingly served their community, especially during Mardi Gras when they provided meals to NOPD officers. He readily volunteered to lend a helping hand at his church, White Dove Fellowship in Harvey, LA, whenever they asked. If he wasn’t in his favorite chair watching a basketball or football game, you would find him glued to the TV, watching the latest episode of Jeopardy or Ancient Aliens. He was a huge history buff and loved rock-n-roll. Because of him, his daughters are fans of Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, and Jimi Hendrix. A Time to Be Remembered On Saturday, July 11, 2020, the Lord called his good and faithful servant home. In each and everyone of us, Lloyd has planted a seed, a memory of love that will remain forever. Lloyd will be most cherished for being a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Through the lives of his wife, daughters, and grandchildren, Lloyd’s legacy will live on. Because of him they will love unconditionally, give freely, and work to make the life of someone else a little bit easier. Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents Lloyd and Jean DIckerson, Sr. and his brother Lance Dickerson. He is survived by his wife, Yvette Washington Dickerson, three daughters: Kristina Dickerson, Torrie Rogers (Devin), Lauren Dickerson-Carter (Paul), six grandchildren: Jeremy Holt, Devin Rogers, II, Joshua Holt, Jadyn Holt, Torrin Lloyd Rogers, Logan Carter, sisters: Tracie Ann Smith and Monica Pierre (Earl), brother Kevin DIckerson (Sheila), parents-in-laws Earnest and Georgine “Jean” Washington, sister-in-law Sheryl Williams (Johnny). Lloyd also leaves to cherish his memory a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and extended family. Lloyd was love. Due to the Government Social Distancing Guidelines, the family held a private ceremony on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Interment: St. Louis #3 Cemetery. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign guestbook, leave well wishes, share memories and condolences for family.