Calvin Leonard Dickey Jr.'s Obituary
On Friday July 12, 2024, Calvin Dickey Jr, loving son, brother and friend to many passed away suddenly at the age of 18.
Calvin Leonard Dickey Jr. was born in Tampa, FL. September 26, 2005, to Mr. Calvin Sr. and Mrs. Nicole Dickey. From a young age Calvin, affectionately known as CJ began his athletic journey. At approximately 5 years old, he began playing baseball where he quickly excelled. A big part of early years was spent playing travel baseball where he made many friends. A fond memory was him hitting 5 homers in a day. CJ continued playing baseball into high school until he discovered his passion for football. He began his football journey at Pineview Middle School. As a high school freshman, he was a starter on the Land O’ Lakes High School team. In his Junior year, he transferred to Carrollwood Day School and became a “CDS” Patriot. While at CDS, Calvin was an honor student in the classroom, he played baseball, football and was actively involved in many school activities. He quickly became a very popular and well liked student and he was even voted one of the team Captains on the football team in his Senior year. He also received recognition for the Coaches Award and All Academics Team. CJ was a force to be reckoned with on the football field, earning him several D1 football scholarship offers. He ultimately accepted a football scholarship offer to attend Bucknell University. He had hoped one day to become a Pharmacist.
He enjoyed the connections he made with his friends and teammates. He treasured making lasting memories at family gatherings celebrating birthdays, holidays, graduations, and many other events. Most of all, he valued time spent with his family; out boating with his dad, breakfast dates with his mom and watching movies (documentaries) with his sister.
Calvin Dickey Jr. was proceeded in death by his grandparents, Patricia Palin (Nana) and Robert and Anna Dickey.
He leaves to cherish his memory: Parents, Calvin Sr. and Nicole Dickey, sister, Patrice Dickey; Uncles, Alvin Dickey and wife Yolanda, Harold Dickey and wife Joyce; Aunts, Bertha Henderson and Kathleen Davis; Great Uncles, Thomas (Preston) Palin II and wife Hattie, Marion Lee, Charles Lee, and Phillip Lee; Great Aunts, Lillie Lee, Helen Lee, Gloria Bailey, Dianne Lambert and husband Julian, and very special cousin, O’keima Terrell .
He’s also survived by cousins Jailyn, Alexis, and Rhyan Dickey, Krystal Henderson, Michael Harvey, Antonio Jr. and Deonte’ Terrell, Robert and Matthew Dickey, Antonio, Shawn, Johnathon, Alicia, Demetria, Terrance, and Travis Davis, and a host of other family and friends.
The family invites you to join them in honoring the memory of their wonderful son, Calvin Dickey Jr.
Services will be as follows:
Visitation on Friday, July 26th from 5pm - 9pm Trinity Memorial Gardens 12609 Memorial Dr Trinity, FL 34655.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 27th at 1pm Carrollwood Day School 1515 W Bearss Ave Tampa, FL 33613.
Burial at 3pm at Trinity Memorial Gardens.
The family appreciate flowers, however in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Best Buddies of Tampa Bay. https://www.bestbuddies.org/florida/donate/
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