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1939
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2016
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Dale Didcoct Obituary
OKATIE, S.C. — Dale A. Didcoct passed away at 76 on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at his home in Okatie, South Carolina.
Dale was born in Troy, Ohio on October 24, 1939 to Henry H. and Ruth Schaffer Didcoct. He spent all his school years in Troy, Ohio and upon his graduation from Troy High in 1958 he enlisted in the United States Navy where he served four years in Navy Air as a crewman of a Super Constellation aircraft during the Cold War.
Dale was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Dale resided in Morristown, TN for 34 years. He moved to Okatie, SC in 2009.
Dale is survived by his wife of 53 years Patricia K. Didcoct, his daughter, Jennifer Didcoct Turner, her husband Steve of Nashville, TN and their son Samuel Didcoct Turner of Knoxville, TN. Dale's older brother, Don preceded him in death in the 1980's.
Funeral services were held a 4:00 pm Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Sauls Funeral Home in Bluffton, SC. Dale's cremated remains are being sent to the US Navy Station for burial at sea.
Dale requested a contribution in lieu of flowers to Hospice Care of the Lowcountry Country, P.O.Box 3827, Bluffton, SC 29910.
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