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Thomas Dickey Obituary
Thomas Alvin Dickey, 70, of Canton, OH, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2008, in Childress County, TX. He was born on November 25, 1937, in Oklahoma City, OK to Howard and Nettie Ottinger Dickey. He and Linda Nicholson were married on July 9, 1960, in Houston, TX. Tom graduated from the University of Texas in Austin with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics. He later earned his Master's degree from S.M.U. Tom spent 20 years in Phoenix, AZ with Talley Industries. After acquiring Heinemann Saw Company and moving to Canton in 1988, he served as President and C.E.O. He was also actively involved in Rotary, The United Way and the Football Hall of Fame. In his free time, he enjoyed being on his boat "Break- A-Way" on Lake Erie, researching family genealogy and reading. Tom was a loving husband, father, son, brother and grandfather who will be missed by all. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Ralph Dickey; and grandson, T.C. Dickey. Surviving are his wife, Linda Dickey of Canton; son, Tom Dickey and wife, Lori of Austin, TX; son, Curtis Dickey of Canton; mother, Nettie Dickey of Fort Worth, TX; brother, Dr. Robert R. Dickey and wife, Rajeania, also of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Trevor Dickey and Alexis Dickey of Austin; and several nephews. Burial was held June 19, 2008, at San Jose Cemetery in San Antonio, TX. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 26, 2008, at the Christ Presbyterian Church, in Canton, OH. Pastor David DeVrie will be officiating. Donations may be made in Tom's memory to the T.C. DICKEY Memorial Fund, established at First Candle, 1314 Bedford Avenue, Suite 210, Baltimore, MD 21208.
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Cindy Wright RN
July 3, 2008
I was so sorry to hear about Tom passing.Please know you have been in my prayers.I know he will be missed by many.
Tom was one of our favorite patients(Dr. Riffat Qadir)
Tom Grisez
July 2, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of Thomas. We enjoyed talking with him during the summers at Vermilion Yacht Club. I know he will be missed. Our sincere sympathy,
Tom and Patty Grisez
Lynn
June 30, 2008
Curtis, I am so sorry for your loss. Please, if I can help in any way, let me know. I will be thinking of you and your family.
KEN Lloyd
June 26, 2008
Please accept our sympathy in the loss of Tom. We enjoyed working with him as both a customer and supplier to Peerless Saw Co. Always honest and honorable, we will miss him.
Bob Arick
June 25, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of loss. Mr. Dickey was a strong business leader who inspired me throughout my career. Tom's focus was on
business, but also in giving back to and touching the community in a positive way. His support of the various charties and community outreach programs inspired me to do the same throughout my career. As a mentor I learned a lot from Tom and remember the life lessons learned through my association with him. Please remember to rejoice in the joy of his life and the many gifts he left behind, gifts of friendship, stewardship, kindness, and thoughtfulness. May God Bless your family.
Joe Owens
June 25, 2008
I was very sorry to hear of your loss this morning. Mr. Dickey spoke to a group of us at The Timken Company a few weeks ago concerning his knowledge of Saw Blades. What a joy it was listening to his expertise. During that meeting Tom mentioned the Saw Heavens numerous times. I am sure he is now part of that Heaven. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you during this time of loss.
Audrey Wendling
June 23, 2008
I was sorry to hear from Curtis about Mr. Dickey. I will miss his voice when answering the phone. I will never forget him always wanting Mrs.Dickey not to miss the spring flowers when she would be visiting the grandchildren in Texas. The smile when speaking of Zoya on his boat. My prayers & thoughts are with the family. May your sadness pass soon.
Lynn Matthews
June 20, 2008
May you and your family take comfort in knowing that many others share your grief and your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you now and in the future.
Linda Davis
June 19, 2008
My thoughts are with all of you at this time of sorrow. Mr. Dickey's dedication to HSC and to all of us here will be missed.
Tamala Weaver
June 19, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Brian Shanower
June 19, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Art & Lynda Poorman
June 18, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in this most difficult time of sorrow.
But the memories of his dedication, strength and principles estabilished a milestone in many of our lives that will continue to provide guidance to us.
He encouraged and taught us to fullfill our individual goals in life, respectfull of others and stewards to all that we could serve.
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