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2009

Robert Dickerson Obituary

Robert Lee Dickerson January 31, 1937 - August 24, 2009 Memorial services for Robert Lee Dickerson will be held at Hillcrest Seventh Day Adventist Church (2600 Kenwood Rd.) on Friday, August 28, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Robert Lee Dickerson was the first of four children born to Bernice and Otis Dickerson on January 31, 1937 in Hanna, Oklahoma. He graduated from Bakersfield High School in 1956 and joined the Coast Guard shortly afterward. He married his high school sweetheart Gay Curry on October 26, 1957. They were married for 52 years. He is survived by his daughter, Jan John and her husband Lincoln; son, Larry Dickerson and his wife Deanna; grandson, Derek and sister, Clara Bennett. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Kenneth and Bobby. Robert worked as a land surveyor for Kern County for over 30 years prior to his retirement in 1994. He enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his family and friends. For additional service or floral delivery information, please contact Basham Funeral Care at 873-8200. Basham Funeral Care

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Published by Bakersfield Californian on Aug. 27, 2009.

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Earleen Arthur

September 19, 2009

Dear Gay and Family,
I have so many memories of Robert and Gay that it is hard to pick the best. Quartsite camping during his birthday was great fun.
We met others and played a lot of card games.
He was a wonderful host when we visited them in Bakersfield. He will be missed dearly.

Kimberly Griffiths

September 14, 2009

Auntie Gay, Larry & Jan and families,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
One of my fondest memories of Uncle Robert was going to the zoo to see the monkeys when I was a kid.
Another memory is the summer I graduated from high school and stayed with you for about a week. Uncle Robert and I ate watermelon, watched boxing and went on bike rides. It sure was fun!
I also remember him singing "I Left My Heart in San Francisco".
The best laugh he ever gave me was when he came to my house for a visit and told me, "it sure is DRY here"!

Rich&Donna Little

August 29, 2009

Dear,dear family, On that great golden morning, Jesus will take us home. Bob will rejoice at the sound of Christ,s trumpet. Rich & Donna [Bozeman, Mt.]

Duane Dooley

August 29, 2009

To a life long friend and classmate for 55 years our prayers are with you and Gay. We had lots of good times.
Duane & Mary Dooley

Phil Cochlin

August 28, 2009

To my one and only lifelong friend of 57 years. See you later Robert.

Mark & Wendy Stretch

August 28, 2009

Aunt Gay, Jan and Larry we are thinking of you guys. I have alot of good memories of time spent with Uncle Robert. He will be missed. I will always hear him singing "On the Road Again"...

Sandy Matthews Taylor

August 27, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family.

Terry Wilkerson

August 27, 2009

Sorry to hear of your loss.

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