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Robert Dickson Obituary
Robert Garey "Skippy" Dickson, 67, of East Washington, died at 2:05 a.m. Friday, December 29, 2017, in Wheeling (W.Va.) Hospital.
He was born April 26, 1950, in Washington, a son of the late C. Garey Dickson Jr. and Mary Jane Phillips Dickson.
Mr. Dickson graduated from Washington High School in 1968 and later graduated from West Liberty State University. He was Episcopalian.
He was employed as a steelworker for over 20 years at Jessop Steel, from where he retired.
Mr. Dickson was a member of Sons of the American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post 175 and Keystone Club. He served for many years on the East Washington Borough Council. He was the head coach for East Washington midget football and youth basketball at the Brownson House for over 20 years, leading many of his teams to several championships. He was an assistant coach on the 1983-1984 Washington High School Prexies boys basketball state championship team. This was something that he was always very proud of and held close to his heart.
He was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed vacationing in Aruba for 30 years and was affectionately known there by many of his friends there as, "Pittsburgh Bob." He was a free-spirited man that lived by his own rules. He will be dearly missed by all of his friends and family.
On June 23, 1973, he married Linda West Dickson, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Matthew Garey (Alicia) Dickson of McMurray; a daughter, Kelley Dickson of East Washington; two sisters, Judy (Ron) Glass of Virginia and Florida and Betsy McKnight of Florida; three grandchildren, Tre Jarboe, Tristian Jarboe and Markus Garey Dickson; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the time of service, Wednesday, January 3, in Warco-Falvo Funeral Home Inc., Wilson at East Katherine avenues, Washington, S. Timothy Warco, supervisor/director, Susan Falvo Warco, director, S. Timothy Warco II, director, with the Rev. Michael Lehman officiating. Interment will follow in Washington Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Schiffler Cancer Center of Wheeling Hospital, 1 Medical Park, Wheeling, WV 26003.
Condolences may be expressed at www.WarcoFalvoFuneralHome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Dickson
Patricia Cullers (DeMaria)
April 18, 2018
Linda and family..so very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He could always make me laugh with his sense of humor during our high school years. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May he rest in peace!!
January 3, 2018
Linda, Matt, and Kelly
Sorry to hear of Bob's passing
Our sympathies to all of you
George Jones and family
January 2, 2018
Linda
So sorry to hear of the too soon passing of our long time friend.
Out thoughts are with you and your family.
Chris Hammond and Clayton LaPosta
D R JOHNSTON
January 2, 2018
Condolences
Joan Stevens (and Don) Lightfoot
January 2, 2018
Bobby will be missed! What a fun-loving guy...with a fun-loving family! He lived through multiple (health) lives and always saw the positive! Our deep sympathy to his family. Childhood friends in the neighborhood.
Tom Pitner
January 1, 2018
Bob shared my interest in restoring the
beautiful old homes of East Washington. He
was always pleasant and helpful when I
saw him. I will miss him and think of him
when I pass his house. Tom
John Judy
January 1, 2018
Linda and family,
Oh my! So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. That guy really embraced and enjoyed life! I hope you are comforted by a whole lot of good, fun memories.
John McNay
January 1, 2018
Dear Linda, Matt and Kelly, We are so saddened and send you all our love, hugs and prayers. We will remember Bob with fond memories and share in your grief. Your friends, John and Kathy
December 31, 2017
Linda and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Aruba won't ever be the same without Pittsburgh Bob! He was a jewel!
Bob and Pat Ramsby
Sam Nicholls
December 31, 2017
Linda, Matt, and Kelley we are so sorry for your loss. May God wrap you in his arm of comfort.
Sam and Sharon Nicholls
Deborah Lane Lubich
December 31, 2017
My heartfelt sympathies go out to Bobby's family! He touched so many in his short life and all who knew him loved him! He will be missed by so many. I knew him well in my youth and he always had a smile and hug whenever our paths crossed in later years. Love and hugs to his family and especially his two sister's, Judy and Betsy.
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