James "Barney" Dickens

James “Barney” Dickens, 83, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born June 21, 1939, in Owensboro, Kentucky to the late Joseph and Mary Dickens.

Barney worked for Murphy Miller and owned Dickens Upholstery before joining the fire department. He retired from the Owensboro Fire Department as a Lieutenant after working more than 20 years.  Barney enjoyed making fiddles and playing them for retirement homes and local events. He was a member of Immaculate Catholic Church. You could find Barney at Burger King talking politics and drinking coffee on any given day. He liked to cycle, jog, play tennis, and softball. He was also a big fan of the University of Kentucky basketball. Barney also had several patents that had to do with firefighting. 

Along with his parents he was also preceded in death by a daughter; Carol Lynn Dickens; a sister Barbara Sue Dickens; bothers Tony Dickens, Roy Lee Dickens, and Charles F. Dickens.

Barney is survived by his wife, Patricia Aud Dickens of 64 years; a son James Dickens Jr. (Charlotte); daughters Karen Dale Martin (Mike), Janice Faye Johnson (Don), Joyce Kaye Knight (Scott), and Kelly Ann Boyens (Denny); 18 grandchildren; and 26 great grandchildren’ brothers Terry Joe Dickens (Myrle), Jack R. Dickens (Debbie); sisters Gail Martin (Mike) and Jean Hall.

The funeral mass for Barney will be held Noon Friday January 20, 2023 at Immaculate Catholic Church with Father Tony Jones officiating. Burial to follow at St. Mary of the Woods Cemetery in Whitesville. Visitation will be held Thursday January 19, 2023 from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. with prayers at 6p.m. at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory. Visitation will continue Friday January 20, 2023 at Immaculate Catholic Church from 11 a.m. until time of services.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Bluegrass Museum, 311 W. 2^nd. Street, Owensboro, KY  42301.

Memories and condolences for the family of Barney Dickens may be left at www.glenncares.com