Clark Corbett Dickerson, III

OZARK…Mr. Clark Corbett Dickerson, III, a resident of Ozark, died Tuesday May 12, 2026, in a Dothan hospital. He was 79.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Prince of Peace Lutheran Church with Pastor Chad Ingle officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. Tuesday at the church. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Dickerson, the son of the late Clark Corbett Dickerson, Jr. and Elizabeth Jane Porter Dickerson, was born and raised in Middletown, Connecticut. He carried the spirit of New England with him throughout his life, remembering the places and people that shaped him. He graduated from East Hampton High School in 1965, where he threw himself into just about everything—golf, baseball, soccer, wrestling, volleyball, chess club, and the Varsity Club. He loved being active, loved learning new things, and loved being part of a team. Those early years showed the energy and curiosity that would follow him all his life.

He went on to attend the University of Connecticut before eventually heading west, where he became known by a nickname that stuck with him for years: the “Rag Man.” It was a title he wore with pride. Supplying rags to automotive businesses across Arizona may sound simple, but he turned it into something special. He built relationships, made friends, and became a familiar, trusted face to the people he served. He had a way of connecting with folks—easygoing, friendly, and always ready with a story.

In 2015, he made a big change and moved to Dale County, a place that quickly became home. He often said he felt blessed by the people he met here, and he cherished the kindness and support they showed him. Dale County embraced him, and he embraced it right back.

One of his greatest joys was working on religious puzzles. He spent hours putting them together with patience and care, and once they were finished, he didn’t keep them—he gave them away. Each puzzle became a gift, a small piece of his heart shared with friends. It was his way of spreading comfort, faith, and a little beauty in the world.

He also loved watching and feeding birds. There was something peaceful about it for him—sitting quietly, noticing the colors, the sounds, the simple rhythm of nature. It brought him joy, and it grounded him.

He was a proud member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, where he found fellowship and a sense of belonging. His faith was steady and sincere, and it guided him through the ups and downs of life.

Those who knew him will remember his gentle spirit, his quirky humor, his generosity, and the way he appreciated the small things. He lived simply, loved deeply, and never took the people around him for granted. His life touched many, and his memory will continue to do the same.

Surviving relatives include his children, Corby Dickerson, Montana, Andrew Dickerson, Minnesota, Keith Dickerson, Colorado, and Thomas Toohill, Connecticut; four grandsons; s special friends and caregivers, Floyd and Mary Emery, Ozark.