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Harry Dickson Obituary
A native of Catskill, N.Y., he was a resident of Hampton for 40 years. He was a graduate of Christopher Newport University with a degree in accounting. In 1997 he retired after 38 years of service with the federal government. He retired with a rank of MSGT after 21 years followed by 17 years in Civil Service. He was an active member of St. Cyprian's Episcopal church, serving on several committees, also a member of the Beau Brummell Social and Civic Club, and the Male Crusaders Male Chorus.
Preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Amelia J. Dickson; and his beloved wife, Margaret F. Dickson.
Left to cherish his memory, two sons, Karim Hamid of Tomah, Wis., Kevin T. Haynes of Portsmouth, Va.; one daughter, Stephanie H. Kendall of Hampton, Va.; three grandchildren, Aisha N. Kendall, Kevin Haynes and Steven Haynes; two brothers, George Dickson of Georgia, and Harold Dickson of Catskill, N.Y.; four sisters, Joan Sims, Carole Watson, Gloria Ford all of Catskill, N.Y., and Catherine Thomas of Kissimmee, Fla.; and a host of nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at noon at St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church, 1242 W Queen St., Hampton, with the Rev. Dennis Patterson.
Memorial Contributions can be made to the St. Cyprian's Building Fund.
Arrangements by Ronald C. Perkins Funeral Home, Ronald C. Perkins Jr., funeral director. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harry Dickson
Tamara Ingram
November 17, 2009
My heart goes out to the Dickson family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all.
November 4, 2009
Stephanie and Family:
My heart goes out to you in prayer. May the Lord Jesus comfort you as you go through these difficult times.
Love, Willamae Johnson
Lena Johnson
November 4, 2009
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
November 2, 2009
The Lord is my light and my
Salvation of whom then Shall I Fear. May you and your family always find peace with the Lord.
Frank Watts- Hampton VA
Elizabeth Tarvin
November 2, 2009
May the peace of the Lord be with you during your time of grief. We will always remember Harry in a special place in our hearts.
Marvin & Anita Francis
November 2, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
November 2, 2009
Harry,
We will never forget your kind heart and the love that you shared. You will be missed you. The memories we shared are forever in our hearts. Rest in peace.
The Howard Family
October 30, 2009
For those of us who have loved you far and near. Remembering your gentle spirit, kindness, appreciation for those you cherish, your infectious laughter and all of your outstanding qualities. Your place in my heart will never fade.
Willa
October 30, 2009
Harry, I will always rember your love of life, love for those you cherished, your smile, laughter, sense of humor and good heart. You were an exceptional man. God Bless You My Friend.
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