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Horace Dickerson Obituary

Horace Dickerson, 61, (Dick), 509 N. Azalea Road, Petersburg, departed this life Dec. 18, 2009, at his resident. He was a native and lifelong resident of Petersburg and a graduate of Peabody High School Class of 1966. He was also a graduate of Virginia State University Class of 1981. Dick was a Police Officer with the Petersburg Police Department having worked in investigations as a detective. After leaving the police department he worked with the Virginia Department of Transportation as Supervisor of Investigations (Anti Trust Enforcement/Bid Rigging) retiring with 34 years of service. He was preceded in death by his father, Alexander P. Dickerson. Horace confessed Christ and was baptized at Bethesda Bibleway Church on Harding Street under the pastorate of Bishop J.S. Beane. He later worshiped with his mother, Mother Laura Dickerson at J.S. Beane Memorial Church.

Besides his mother, Mrs. Laura Dickerson; he is survived by a son, Stuart K. Jefferson; daughter-in-law Tasha Brown-Jefferson; a sister, Wanda D. Carter, all of Ettrick; a close and devoted aunt, Mrs. Belle G. Williams of Dinwiddie; three grandchildren, Stuart K. Jefferson Jr., Lauren Brooks and Jasmine N. Harris; several cousins, among them a devoted cousin. Elder James "Jimmy" Williams, other relatives and many friends, among them Chuckie Epps and Glenda Johnson.

A funeral service will be at noon Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, from the Greater Bethesda Bibleway Church, Bishop Willie Balthrop, pastor. Interment will be in Dinwiddie Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the residence of his mother, 20201 Sheffield Place, Ettrick, phone 520-1955 and at the funeral home from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 25, 2009. Funeral arrangement entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home. Please visit us at our website: www.blandenterprisesinc.com.

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Published by The Progress-Index from Dec. 20 to Dec. 22, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Horace Dickerson

16 Entries

December 31, 2009

I met Horace through amateur radio and although I really never got to know him, I was looking forward to our annual breakfast in February in order to do so.
My sincere condolences go out to the Dickerson family.
Ralph Smith Richmond, VA

Calvin Powell

December 26, 2009

My condolences to the Dickerson family. Living in Ettick and also attending Virginia State, he always made the day brighter everytime you saw him. Loved by many.

Calvin and Barbara Powell

D.E. Frank and 1st Lady Rachel Reeves

December 24, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

December 23, 2009

I also graduated with Horace from Peabody in 1966. I will always remember him as a team mate and friend as we both played for the mighty Peabody Lions. May he sleep in peace. (Charles T. Vaughan - Sacramento, CA)

December 23, 2009

We were friends at Virginia State and later we ran into each other at the State Capitol in Richmond. I share in this time of loss. Accept my condolences at this time. He will truly be missed. Warren Breeden (Richmond), Va.

warren breeden

December 23, 2009

We were friends at Virginia State and later we ran into each other at the State Capitol in Richmond. I share in this time of loss. Accept my condolences at this time. He will truly be missed. Warren Breeden (Richmond), Va.

Robert & Linda Chambliss

December 23, 2009

To the family of Horace Dickerson, We are deeply saddened about the news.Dick was one of those people everyone liked. I can still see him with the police uniform coming in our house and going straight to the kitchen. He will really be missed

Mrs. Ophelia Branch-Pretlow

December 22, 2009

I was sadden to hear of your lost.I remember the days at Peabody HS, the hall ways and the lunch room and the day we graduated.
I will miss him and his smiles.

George Johnson

December 22, 2009

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Pamela Bradner

December 22, 2009

Please accept my condolences at this time of your loss. I have had the priveledge of meeting Horace and working with him at VDOT. Horace was loving and kind and I really enjoyed meeting him when I first came to VDOT, he was very kind to me, and was also well liked. He then retired from VDOT and I have not spoken to him since, but he was always appreciated for his kindness. My thoughts and prayers do go out to you all, may you find comfort in the time of your need .
2 Corinthians 1:2-4 (John 5:28, 29 something to look forward to-)

Steve Dugger

December 22, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Jean Stretcher-Dillard

December 22, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

maxine & carl allen

December 22, 2009

Keith & Aunt laura & Wanda, Thinking & praying for you @ this sad time

lawrence&patricia,nicole green

December 22, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

December 22, 2009

To the family of Horace Dickerson, please accept my sincere condolences. Horace and I worked together at VDOT for over 20 years and I was deeply saddened to hear of his passing. Horace was a very nice man with a wonderful sense of humor. He was respected by our co-workers and will be greatly missed. May God wrap his arms around your family and bring you peace.

With deep sympathy, Valeria Worden, VDOT co-worker.

Charles Finley

December 21, 2009

I am truly saddened to learn of Horace's passing. He was a good friend and one of a kind. He will be sadly missed. My sincere condolences go out to the family.

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