Dickie Wayne Kesey

Dickie Wayne Kesey, age 68, a McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native, was born February 16, 1952 and passed July 31, 2020 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital following an extended illness. He served 25 years with the McMinnville Police Department, ending his career as Chief for 9 years. He was a TN National Guard veteran, a member of Bybee Branch Church of Christ, and the son of the late John and Zada Curtis Kesey. Mr. Kesey was married to Lennie Ruth Smith Kesey of McMinnville, TN. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Clent (Lynette) Kesey and Ryan (Lorie) Kesey both of McMinnville, TN; four grandchildren, Brooke Kesey, Ella Kesey, Aiden Kesey, and Corbin Kesey; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Linda and Dewey Daniel of McMinnville, TN; several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. A graveside service and interment will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Smyrna Cemetery in Warren County with Bro. Ray Weddington officiating. No visitation will be held at High’s. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bybee Branch Youth Group, 1165 Old Smithville Road, McMinnville, TN 37110. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.