William Preston Dickson Jr.

William Preston Dickson Jr. obituary, Dallas, TX

William Preston Dickson Jr.

William Dickson Obituary

Published by Restland Funeral Home and Cemetery on Aug. 17, 2014.
DICKSON JR., WILLIAM PRESTON born Jan. 28, 1926, Temple, Texas passed away Aug. 17, 2014. Preceded in death by wife, Nancy Wood Dickson and son, Robert Stanley Dickson. Dickson graduated from Waco High School June 1943, enrolling in the A. & M. College of Texas (class of '47). He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps Cadet Training Program, WW II. Upon discharge from the service, he returned to Texas A & M joining the Corps of Cadets. He was a member of the Ross Volunteers. He received a Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering degree in June 1949. He and Nancy Barrett Wood were married January 6, 1956. They raised a family of four children. Dickson is a past president of the Dallas Chapter of ASHRAE, Rotary Club of Park Cities. He served as Governor of Rotary International. Survived by daughter, Debra Dickson Morgan, husband, Randall; her sons, Austin and Barrett Sanders; son, William Preston Dickson III, wife, Shelley, son, Preston IV; son, Russell Wood Dickson, wife, Dana; daughters, Maggie, Rachael and Kate; grandson, Robert Brandon Hakari, son of Robert; sister Sue Dickson Davis of Waco. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, August 22, 2014 at Restland Funeral Home. Service will be held Saturday, August 23, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Restland Memorial Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to the Rotary Club of Park Cities Foundation Fund, Salvation Army or The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

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August 25, 2014

Dick was a true Rotarian in every sense of the word. He will be missed by the entire membership of the Rotary Club of Park Cities. Laurie Aldredge, Club Administrator

Royce Sandefer

August 20, 2014

As an old Honeywell employee at the Dallas office I worked with Dick for a number of years. In fact he hired me. Fortunately, I got to see him a few times recently at Highland Springs and enjoyed reliving some good memories. I will miss him.

August 20, 2014

Was saddened to read of Preston's death. My condolences to all his family.
His Houston cousin, Neville Hays Moore

Charlotte Hudgin - Park Cities Rotary

August 20, 2014

Dick was a beloved leader in Rotary at so many levels. He was an inspiring example of a life well lived.

Linda Tunnell

August 20, 2014

Dick was a great Rotarian and we will all miss him. He always kept us "on track" during the meetings - he was quite a guy!

Jim Evans

August 20, 2014

Dick was my sponsor and mentor for Rotary membership. He truly epitomized "Service above Self".

Bob Patton

August 20, 2014

Dick will be missed by all of his fellow Rotarians and was a very capable leader for many years. Condolences to his family and I will be out of town for his services.

August 20, 2014

Sorry for your loss.In my prayers.
Mark Drennan.PCR

Marshall Weaver

August 20, 2014

Dick was District 5810 Rotary District Governor when I became a member of Park Cities Rotary, where he was also a member. He, along with Charles Delphenis, was very instrumental in getting me engaged and active as a new member. He was always quick to help and always with a great sense of humor and quick wit. I enjoyed seeing him every Friday meeting and missed him when he gave up his membership. He was a wonderful man and will be missed.

Doug Means

August 20, 2014

Dick was a great mentor to me in Rotary. I will miss him.

Don Hardin

August 20, 2014

I remember well Dick as an honorable competitor in business going back to the 50's, and as a friend and associate in later years. I am sorry I will be out of town and cannot attend the funeral. Condolences to the family.

John Rimmer

August 20, 2014

Our prayers are with the Dickson family.

God blessing.

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