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John Dickson Obituary
October 13, 1939 - January 5, 2026
John Kenneth "Ken" Dickson, Sr., 86, of Burlington passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 at Twin Lakes.
Ken was born on October 13, 1939, raised in Hillsborough, N.C., and is survived by his wife of 63 years, Carolyn W. Dickson.
A celebration of life service will be held at St. Mark's Community Church on January 16, 2026. The family will receive friends from 12 to 12:45 p.m. prior to the 1 p.m. service, and a reception with light refreshments will immediately follow.
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Nancy & Chris Robinette
January 13, 2026
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Ken always had a smile and love helping people ! He will be missed by his family and friends!
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