Obituary for William Dick Jr.

William Dick, Jr.
William Hudson “Bill” Dick, Jr was called home to be with the Lord on February 11, 2026. Bill was born in Alexandria, La, on August 4, 1947, to Jane Catherine “Kitty” Kelley Dick and William Hudson Dick, Sr. He was a graduate of Bolton High School and Louisiana Tech where he was a proud member of Sigma Nu fraternity.
Bill’s personal and professional accomplishments were numerous but the impact that he had on so many lives is truly his legacy. His compassionate heart, iron-willed determination and true love for people and life made him a rare treasure! He spent nearly all his life helping others, children with physical and mental handicaps being his primary focus. As an employee of La Department of Children and Family Services in Marksville, La, “Uncle Bill” (as he was
affectionately known by many) worked with extraordinary children. He blessed handicapped children and their caregivers with great love, care and commitment. When his father fell ill Bill moved to Alexandria where he continued his selfless work with the La Special Education Center for the next 32 years.
Bill was an avid lifelong supporter of the Jaycees, serving that organization in many capacities including president of the Marksville chapter. He was instrumental in raising money for Muscular Dystrophy as well, once doing a “pole sit” high in the air to raise money. He was locally hailed as “The Guy in the Sky”! He was also a longtime eucharistic minister in the Catholic Church, again,
giving of himself to the benefit of others.
Uncle Bill’s passion for the Kentucky Derby was widely known! In the lead up to the first Saturday in May, Uncle Bill fielded numerous calls from friends and family seeking his insight on the “ponies”! To his many friends and loved ones, the Kentucky Derby will forever be a reminder of Uncle Bill.
Bill is survived by sister, Catherine D. “Kitty” Kimball and husband Clyde, brother Austin L. Dick and wife Sambra, former sister-in-law Shelly D. Dick and his “Official Uncle Bill Fan Club”, the many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews that thought the world of him and will
dearly miss his annual Happy Birthday song messages. He was proceeded in death by his parents, brother Kelley R Dick, Sr. and brother John Quentin Dick, Sr. and Quentin’s former wife Frances.
Bill was loved by many but asked that a special thank you be extended to his cousin Ann Brame Silver for taking such great care of him through the years, a huge thank you to his primary
caregiver Mrs. Gloria King for her selfless dedication and love for Bill and to his very special friends Kim and Kenny Brady for their companionship and good meals. Bill’s family would also like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to, Dr Gary Jones, the Naomi Heights staff and Christus Hospice for their exceptional care.

Visitation will be held at Kramer Funeral Home Chapel in Alexandria on Saturday, February 21, from 10:00am until a service at Noon. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Bill’s honor to the Muscular Dystrophy Association or Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund, P.O. Box 910864, Lexington, KY 40591.