November 23, 1941 – August 24, 2026
Dickey M. Tanksley, 84, of Heltonville, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026, at Redcrest Hospice House in Bloomington.
He was born in Lawrence County on November 23, 1941, to Norton and Edna (Winegar) Tanksley.
Dickey was a graduate of Heltonville High School. He was a forklift operator at Elliott Limestone Company for over 40 years.
Survivors include two children, Diana (Harrison) Collins of Springville, and Bryan Tanksley of Heltonville, five grandchildren, Jeremy Collins, Heather Collins, Michael Collins, Chris Collins, and Jossie Tanksley, 12 great-grandchildren, two sisters, Sylvia Burkhart of Bedford, and Sharon (Barry Don) Smith of Bedford, one brother, Donald (Gaytha) Tanksley of Heltonville.
Dickey was preceded in death by his parents, Norton and Edna Tanksley, and one sister, Sally Fish.
Cremation was chosen with a celebration of Dickey’s life at a later date.
Condolences may be made at www.cresthavenfh.com.
