Floyd Gene Dickinson, 78, died on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at his home in Eureka.
He was born on Feb. 10, 1947, in Coffeyville, the son of Frank and Glenn (Norris) Dickinson. He was raised in South Coffeyville, attending Thompson Grade School before continuing his education at Labette County Community High School in Altamont. After graduating, he earned a Bachelor of Science from Oklahoma State University.
He dedicated years working on the family ranch with his dad and brother.
On June 27, 1969, he was united in marriage to Ruby Jo Nance in Miami, Okla., and this loving union brought two children into their lives.
After the ranch sold in 1984, he transitioned to a new role as a machinist at Warburton Valve in Coffeyville. In 2000, the family moved to Eureka, where Floyd began working in maintenance at El Dorado Correctional Facility, a position he held until his retirement in 2013.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby of the home; one son, Michael Dickinson of Shawnee; six grandchildren; and his twin brother, Lloyd Dickinson of Clayton, N.C.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Frank Dickinson; and a half-sister, Greta Criswell.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., on Friday, June 20, at Koup Family Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Clark officiating. Cremation has been effected.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.
Contributions may be sent in care of Koup Family Funeral Home, PO Box 595, Eureka, KS 67045, which is overseeing arrangements. Condolences may be left for the family online at koupfunerals. com.
