Junior "Jiggs" Dick

Junior "Jiggs" Dick, 83, of Science Hill, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2023 at Cumberland Nursing & Rehab.

He was born December 6, 1939, to the late Beecher Ellsworth and Annie Dick. He was a retired United States Navy veteran and served 25+ years in the Army National Guard. He was a barber and the former mayor of Science Hill. He enjoyed watching Westerns and sports. He was an avid University of Kentucky fan, as well as a fan of the Cincinnati Reds.

He is survived his wife, Carol Dick; one son, Sammie & (Marlana) Dick; one daughter, Shelly & (Jeff) Souders; two step-sons, Terry Correll and Mark Correll; five grandchildren, Samantha & (Patrick) Gides, Amanda Conner, Savannah Dick, Andrew Correll, and Jacob Correll; two great-grandchildren, Isla Jolie Gides and Chase Conner; two brothers, Joey Lee & (Kathy) Dick; and Dennis "Minkel" & (Linda) Dick; and one sister-in-law, Jo Dick.

He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, John Dick, Darrell Dick, Carroll Dick; and one sister, Mathel Cooper. 

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, April 17, 2023 in the chapel of Morris & Hislope Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Science Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends after 11:00 AM Monday, April 17, 2023 at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home.

Military honors will be conducted by American Legion Post # 38.

Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at: www.morrisandhislope.com