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Eugene Elliott Dickerson, 69, of Staunton, died on Friday, February 12, 2010, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on July 16, 1940, in Albemarle County, a son of Ruby Dooms Dickerson Carroll and the late Elmer Graves Dickerson.
He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served in Vietnam.
He was preceded in death by his son, Eugene Elliott Dickerson II.
Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Ruby D. and Charles Carroll of Charlottesville; his wife, Shelby H. Dickerson of Staunton; his daughter, Beverly Dickerson of Staunton; his sister and her husband, Martha and Randy Barker of Waynesboro; his brother, Charles Dickerson of Charlottesville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A service will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, February 19, 2010, at McDow Funeral Home by Dr. Jon Lovelady. Interment will follow at Augusta Memorial Park with honors conducted by the Stuarts Draft VFW Post #9339.
Active pallbearers will be his nephews.
The family will receive friends from at the funeral home for one hour prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1920-H Medical Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22801.
Condolences may be expressed at www.mcdowfuneralhomeinc.com.
This obituary was originally published in the News Virginian.
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Rosalyn Hohner
February 17, 2010
Shelby, I am so sorry for your loss. May you take comfort in knowing another angel is watching over you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Beverly. With deepest sympathy.
Donna Krueger
February 16, 2010
Shelby, I am sorry to read of your husband's passing. You and your family will be in my prayers. It has been many years since I have seen any of your family. Donna Krueger (Jamie's childhood friend a/k/a Lee-Lee)
Rebecca Bond
February 16, 2010
My heartfelt wishes for peace at a most difficult time. I am here if you need a friend.
Kristy Scott
February 16, 2010
Shelby & Bev, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know Gene will be greatly missed. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
Love,
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Ruth Williams
February 16, 2010
Bev/Shelby,
My Prayers are with both of you. Just remember that I am here for you both when ever you need me. I really enjoyed talking the Gene when I did see him. I thought a lot of our friendship. Please remember God know best and he is not suffering anymore. He is going to be with Lord
Cindy Cejka
February 16, 2010
Shelby and Bev,
I am so sorry to hear of Gene's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find peace and confort during this difficult time with family, friends, memories, and God's love.
LaVerne Taylor
February 16, 2010
Shelby & Bev, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Gene. Please know that my thoughts, prayers & love are with you now and always. It was also a pleasure to know Gene. May God continue to Bless and keep you and your family. Love,
Les Kiblinger
February 16, 2010
My deepest sympathies for you and your family. May the love of God comfort all of you. Our prayers are with you all.
February 16, 2010
Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. Know that God cares and will be there to comfort you.
Edna Simmons Lozosky
February 16, 2010
Shelby and family my love and prayers are with you, I am so happy you two were at the reunion and we renewed our long ago friendship, what a wonderful couple you were love Edna Simmons Lozosky
Melinda Peery
February 16, 2010
Bev, & Shelby my deepest sympathies on the passing of your father/husband. May God be with you during this tough time and see you threw knowing that now your fathr is with the Lord and no longer suffering and or in pain. As we talked the other day you will have lots of memory's to share with your family and find out new things about your dad you didnt know so smile and rejoice his life and know your friends are all here for you, if there is anything at all we can do please call Im here a phone call away. Love you girl.
Alma Harlow
February 15, 2010
Shelby and Bev,
I am so sorry to learn of Gene's passing. Please know that my love, thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy is with you both. Gene was a very sweet person and I always enjoyed seeing him. I pray that you both will be comforted with your special memories of him and knowing that he is no longer suffering. Heaven has received another special angel. If there is anything at all I can do for you please let me know. Love you,
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