Frank Elmer Dickerson Sr.

Frank Dickerson Obituary

Frank Elmer Dickerson Sr., 84, of Fincastle, Va., passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2009. Frank was born in Montgomery County on September 17, 1925. Frank met the love of his life, Isobel Simpson, when he came back from World War II and was visiting the children's home he was raised in. It was love at first sight. He married her on December 24, 1946, in Roanoke, Va. He served our country proudly in WWII and the Korean War in the United States Navy as a sea-bee. Frank was very proud and honored to be a member of the Sons of the Confederacy and an actual son of a confederate soldier. Frank enjoyed life and loved his family and church, but especially his boys. He also loved fishing, hunting, gardening and yard work, anything outdoors. Frank is survived by his loving wife of almost 63 years, Isobel Dickerson; his sons, David Dickerson and Dennis Dickerson and his wife, Rose, of Roanoke; his grandchildren, Chad Dickerson and his wife, Christina, of Maryland, Leah Hunger and her husband, Shawn, of Virginia Beach, Brooke Perry and her husband, Kevin, of Buchanan, and David Lee Dickerson, of Roanoke; his special sister-inlaw, Audrey Kelly, of Mill Creek; also many nieces, nephews and close friends. Frank was preceded in death by his parents; son, Frank E. Dickerson Jr.; brother, Byron West; and sister, Irene Brown. Friends are welcome to call Friday, October 16, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Rader Funeral Home, 630 Roanoke Road, Daleville. A funeral service celebrating Frank's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2009, at the Mill Creek Baptist Church. Officiating will be Pastor Randy Daniels. Interment will follow in Mill Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes all memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association, 4504 Starkey Rd. SW, Roanoke, Va. 24014 or the American Diabetes Association, 530 E. Main St., Suite 200, Richmond, Va. 23219 in Frank's memory. Arrangements are entrusted to Rader Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 630 Roanoke Rd., Daleville, Va., 540-992-1212. "Serving Every Family as if Our Very Own"

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Published by Roanoke Times on Oct. 16, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Frank Dickerson

10 Entries

October 21, 2009

Sorry to hear of Mr. Dickerson death.
He lived right above me and I always thought he looked out for me.

Nancy Tucker

October 19, 2009

To the family of Frank Dickerson. I am one of the receptionist at the Carrington Place. Frank could always brighten up my day. He was so proud of his children and grandchildren. He would always pull pictures out and show me. I am really gonna miss his smile and all his talks. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Stephanie, Goodview, Virginia

October 18, 2009

We were very fond of Frank and will miss him dearly. His presence in the SCV will surely be missed. God Bless, Brandon and Kristin Dorsey and family.

October 17, 2009

Isobel, Dave and Denny:
Please accept my sympathies on Frank's passing. He was a good man, and I had great respect for him as a fellow Lion in years past and his military service to our country. I also have fond memories of working for him (and you,too, Dave) at the old Elm avenue gas station.
Sincerely,
Paul Tucker

Benny & Cindy Benson

October 17, 2009

David and Dennis, your dad will be missed by all who knew him. Wish we could be there for you. Our thoughts are with you.

Allen Terrell

October 16, 2009

My sympathy to the family of Mr. Dickerson. I got to meet Mr. Frank only once but he made an impression on me. I met him in Tennessee at an SCV meeting. I fondly recall our conversation and how full of life he was. He was, in my opinion, a true Son of the South.

Ray Jones

October 16, 2009

Our thougts and prayers are with your family.

Ray Jones
NS Corp

Rena Worthen

October 16, 2009

My deepest Sympathy to the Dickerson family in this sad time.

Bev Coleman

October 16, 2009

Dear Dickerson Family: I am so sad to learn of Frank's passing. Frank and I had a special bond, as we BOTH were raised at the children's home. He just got there a few years before I did. I will miss him and his wonderful smile. Please accept my condolences during this time of sorrow. I believe in my heart that Frank was a man of great character, despite the obstacles that he may have faced in his life. Bev Coleman

Sharon Coleman

October 16, 2009

Frank was always one of those people that I thoroughly enjoyed seeing because he was always so positive about life regardless of how he was feeling at the time. The community has lost a good soul! I will miss running into him!

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