George William “Billy” Dieckmeyer, 73, of Henderson died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Graveside funeral services were 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, at Chester County Memory Gardens with Bro. Stan Smith officiating.
He was born in Charleston, Mo., on July 26, 1948 and was the adopted son of William and Myrtle McDaniels Dieckmeyer. He grew up in Charleston and was a 1966 graduate of Charleston High School.
He married Marilyn Grant on March 20, 1974, and they made their home in Humboldt where he worked in the grocery business until 1988. He then bought controlling interest in Sonic of Henderson, and they moved to Henderson. He served as General Manager and was affectionately known by his employees as “Mr. Bill.”
He was a huge St. Louis Cardinal fan and was a member of First Baptist Church in Henderson. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; two sons Brian William (Heather) Dieckmeyer and Andrew Michael Deickmeyer both of Henderson; and two grandchildren, Sarah Beth and Blake William Dieckmeyer.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Leroy Price.
