Lonnie Dickens Jr.

DICKENS, Dr. Lonnie B. Jr., 86, a local retired dentist, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2010 after suffering a heart attack and several years of failing health. Born January 8, 1924 in Keysville, Va., he was the son of the late Lonnie B Dickens Sr. and Anna Cox Dickens. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Mary J. Dickens; his three children, Lonnie B. Dickens III of Cascade, Mont., Colleen Dickens of Greensboro, N.C., Dr. Andrew Dickens of Phoenix, Ariz.; four grandchildren, Aaron, Hannah and Micah Dickens and Robert Wilson Gorrell of Apex, N.C.; and three great-grandchildren. Dr. Dickens graduated from Hampden-Sydney College and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Medical College of Virginia in 1948. After moving to Charlottesville he opened a dental practice, which continued for 43 years. Dr. Dickens enjoyed his patients and he greatly respected everyone. Lonnie was a very caring person who always had a multitude of friends. Lonnie was a past member of the Virginia Dental Society, Masons and Scottish Shrine. He was president of the Charlottesville Albemarle Rescue Squad from 1973-74, served 14 years and then continued as a life member. He was an associate charter member of Fraternal Order of Police and member of Farmington Country Club. He served as a dentist and a Lieutenant of the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2010 in the Hill & Wood Funeral Chapel with Masonic Rites to follow at Monticello Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Charlottesville Albemarle Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 160, Charlottesville, Va. 22902.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.