James "Roderick" Roderick Dickson

James "Roderick" Dickson, a resident of Asheville, NC, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025 in Asheville. Born on December 4, 1970 in Asheville, NC, he was the son of Ambler James Dickson and Patricia (Geter) Dickson. James "Roderick" Dickson was a graduate of AC Reynolds High School in 1988 . 

Outside of work, he enjoyed cooking and music. 

He is survived by his son Demarion James Dickson, and a daughter Sydney Desiree Dickson, a grandson Carter Amire' Angelo Dickson, a brother Anthony "Tony" William Edgerton, a sister Angela Renee Dickson, a brother Jonathan "Ryan" Dickson, a sister Allison Christina Dickson.

"You Can Shed Tears that He is Gone"

You can shed tears that he is gone 

Or you can smile because he lived. 

You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back 

Or you can open your eyes and see all he’s left. 

Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him 

Or you can be full of the love you shared. 

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday

Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. 

You can remember her and only that he’s gone 

Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on. 

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back 

Or you can do what he’d want – smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

~David Harkins