Delbert W. Dickenson, 71, of Stanton, Texas, died on Saturday, December 20, 2003, in a Midland hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, December 23, 2003 at the First Baptist Church of Stanton with Rev. David Harp, pastor, officiating. Assisting will be Van Pendergrass minister of Downtown Church Of Christ. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Stanton. He was born on October 14, 1932, in Lamesa, Texas and married Willodean Haggard on February 24, 1952 in Lamesa, Texas. She preceded him in death on January 15, 2003. He came to the community in 1967. Delbert, was very kind, loving and generous to his family and friends. He was an avid sports fan, and loved spoiling his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Stanton. Delbert was a Deacon, a Sunday School teacher, and a devout disciple of God. He was past President of the Stanton School Board, a Mason, a member of the Evening Lions Club, and had coached little league for many years. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Robby and Linda Dickenson of Coahoma, Ronny and Sandi Dickenson of Stanton; his daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Elvin Brown of Midland; his brother, Eddie Dickenson of Longview; 10 grandchildren, 2 great grandchild and many nieces & nephews. He was also preceded in death by his parents, one sister and one brother. The family suggests memorials made to a charity of ones choice. The family will receive friends Monday, December 22, 2003 from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. at the funeral home. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbreath Funeral Home of Stanton. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,