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Donald Dickerson Obituary

DICKERSON Donald Thomas Dickerson, 54 passed away peacefully on December 29, 2008 surrounded by his family. 1972 graduate of East High School. Survived by mother, Clarice Dickerson; brother, Roger Dickerson; daughter, Alesia Gann-Magee; grandchildren, David, Daylisha, Destiny; and a host of family and friends. Memorial Services will be held Friday January 2, 2009 from 5-7 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, 581 Seymour Avenue, Columbus, OH 43205.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Jan. 1, 2009.

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Theresa Short-Williamson

January 3, 2009

Ms Dickerson and Family, our condolences go out to the entire family during this time. Donald was like an uncle to us (Wendy, Crissy and Theresa (me). He will be truly missed.

May God Bless you and keep you In your time of sorrow

Our Condolences,
The Gaston’s and The Short’s

Charmaigne Hairston

January 2, 2009

Sister Dickerson and Roger,
We send to you our heartfelt sympathy on the homegoing of Donald. We pray that God be a fence aound you and your family during this time of sorrow. Charmaigne and Family

Ollie Ramsey

January 2, 2009

We will miss Don's smile and his jolly laughter at our home - it just doesn't seem the same without him. Don was one you could always count on being there and The Ramsey family loved having him as an extended family member.
WILL MISS YOU DON and will never, never forget you.

Ollie,Windsor,Wanda,Yashae,Brandyn and Keeshawn.

Rayanna Shipley (ragland)

January 1, 2009

A very special and dear friend to me he was. I am going to miss hearing him calling me hey Rae Rae.
God bless the Dickerson Family

Barbara Jackson

January 1, 2009

I will miss your smile, my No. 1 cousin...We never lost the connection throughout the years...we could always talk! We loved you dearly.

CASSANDRA (GASTON)LEWIS

January 1, 2009

SIS. DICKERSON AND RODGER,
I WAS SO SADDEN TO HEAR ABOUT DONALD. HE WAS JUST SO SPECIAL. I KNOW HE'LL BE MISSED. WE PRAY THAT ONE DAY WE'LL SEE HIM AGAIN. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
LOVE
CASSANDRA J. LEWIS

Doreen williams

January 1, 2009

My heartfelt sympathy to the Dickerson family. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers.

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