Ernest Thomas Briscoe-Dickens, 52, of Lexington Park, MD, passed onto eternal glory on Monday, April 22, 2013. He was born on October 6, 1960 in Leonardtown, MD and was the son of Ernest Thomas Dickens of Lexington Park, MD and the late Marnette Sarah Briscoe.

He was affectionately called "Brother" or "Briscoe-Bey" by family, friends and loved ones. He was a native of Great Mills, MD and was educated in the St. Mary's County Public School system.

In addition, Ernest is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia "Trish" Briscoe; three daughters, RayShawn Dickens of California, MD, LaShawn (Lionel) Dickens of Lexington Park, MD and Chantini (Pernell) Somerville of Hollywood, MD; three step-daughters, Katrina and Amanda Miller, and Alicia Henderson, all of Hagerstown, MD; step-mother, Frances Dickens of Lexington Park, MD; three sisters, Janice (Godfrey) Warren of Waldorf, MD, Patsy (Greg) Mason of Atlanta, GA, and Pamela (Patrick) Herbert of Lexington Park, MD; two brothers, Calvin (Sherlane) Briscoe of Savannah, GA and Henry (Deborah) Briscoe of Lexington Park, MD; two half sisters, Karen and Vicky Robinson and one half-brother, Tony Robinson, all of Lexington Park, MD; one sister-in-law, Pamela Briscoe of Lexington Park, MD and a special cousin, Hope Dyson of Great Mills, MD; ten grandchildren, six step-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Marvin Tyrone Briscoe.

Services will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 22375 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD. on Saturday, April 27, 2013 with Pastor Reverend Andrew Morkunas officiating. Viewing will be from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and service will commence at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 22020 Chancellors Run Road, Great Mills, MD.

Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, MD.