Harry S. Dickson

HAMPTON - Harry S. Dickson, 69, died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009.
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.