James (Jim) Stuart Dickson IV passed away on July 21, 2019 in his home in Red Lion at the age of 85.
He was born to the late James Stuart Dickson III and Daisy (Ness) Dickson on April 17, 1934 in New York City.
Jim and his mother moved to the area when his father passed away in 1946.
He graduated from Dallastown High School.
Jim was drafted into the U.S. Army and proudly served his Country for two years. He was stationed at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma before deployment to Korea.
Upon returning home, he married and started a family while working at Lion Metal and later, the Peach Bottom Nuclear Power Generating Station.
Jim loved to stay busy with projects around the house.
He enjoyed sightseeing while driving around York County.
Jim was an avid cyclist, having ridden his bicycle several thousand miles during retirement. He was still riding at age 85. He was especially proud of having completed the entire 184 miles of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail in less than a week.
He made friends with everyone he met and his presence will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of fifty-seven years: Gladys (Barshinger) Dickson; his son and daughter-in-law: James Stuart Dickson V and Tammy Dickson; his extended family members; and, his two best friends: Bernie Wagman and Bob (Brownie) Brown.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 03, 2019 at 10:00 AM in Red Lion Bible Church, 105 Springvale Road, Red Lion where he was a member. There will be visitation with family members at 09:30 AM.
His ashes will be interred in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
Published in York Daily Record & York Dispatch on July 28, 2019
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He was born to the late James Stuart Dickson III and Daisy (Ness) Dickson on April 17, 1934 in New York City.
Jim and his mother moved to the area when his father passed away in 1946.
He graduated from Dallastown High School.
Jim was drafted into the U.S. Army and proudly served his Country for two years. He was stationed at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma before deployment to Korea.
Upon returning home, he married and started a family while working at Lion Metal and later, the Peach Bottom Nuclear Power Generating Station.
Jim loved to stay busy with projects around the house.
He enjoyed sightseeing while driving around York County.
Jim was an avid cyclist, having ridden his bicycle several thousand miles during retirement. He was still riding at age 85. He was especially proud of having completed the entire 184 miles of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail in less than a week.
He made friends with everyone he met and his presence will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of fifty-seven years: Gladys (Barshinger) Dickson; his son and daughter-in-law: James Stuart Dickson V and Tammy Dickson; his extended family members; and, his two best friends: Bernie Wagman and Bob (Brownie) Brown.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 03, 2019 at 10:00 AM in Red Lion Bible Church, 105 Springvale Road, Red Lion where he was a member. There will be visitation with family members at 09:30 AM.
His ashes will be interred in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
Published in York Daily Record & York Dispatch on July 28, 2019
PFC US ARMY
James (Jim) Stuart Dickson IV passed away on July 21, 2019 in his home in Red Lion at the age of 85.
He was born to the late James Stuart Dickson III and Daisy (Ness) Dickson on April 17, 1934 in New York City.
Jim and his mother moved to the area when his father passed away in 1946.
He graduated from Dallastown High School.
Jim was drafted into the U.S. Army and proudly served his Country for two years. He was stationed at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma before deployment to Korea.
Upon returning home, he married and started a family while working at Lion Metal and later, the Peach Bottom Nuclear Power Generating Station.
Jim loved to stay busy with projects around the house.
He enjoyed sightseeing while driving around York County.
Jim was an avid cyclist, having ridden his bicycle several thousand miles during retirement. He was still riding at age 85. He was especially proud of having completed the entire 184 miles of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail in less than a week.
He made friends with everyone he met and his presence will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of fifty-seven years: Gladys (Barshinger) Dickson; his son and daughter-in-law: James Stuart Dickson V and Tammy Dickson; his extended family members; and, his two best friends: Bernie Wagman and Bob (Brownie) Brown.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 03, 2019 at 10:00 AM in Red Lion Bible Church, 105 Springvale Road, Red Lion where he was a member. There will be visitation with family members at 09:30 AM.
His ashes will be interred in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
Published in York Daily Record & York Dispatch on July 28, 2019
PFC US ARMY
He was born to the late James Stuart Dickson III and Daisy (Ness) Dickson on April 17, 1934 in New York City.
Jim and his mother moved to the area when his father passed away in 1946.
He graduated from Dallastown High School.
Jim was drafted into the U.S. Army and proudly served his Country for two years. He was stationed at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma before deployment to Korea.
Upon returning home, he married and started a family while working at Lion Metal and later, the Peach Bottom Nuclear Power Generating Station.
Jim loved to stay busy with projects around the house.
He enjoyed sightseeing while driving around York County.
Jim was an avid cyclist, having ridden his bicycle several thousand miles during retirement. He was still riding at age 85. He was especially proud of having completed the entire 184 miles of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail in less than a week.
He made friends with everyone he met and his presence will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of fifty-seven years: Gladys (Barshinger) Dickson; his son and daughter-in-law: James Stuart Dickson V and Tammy Dickson; his extended family members; and, his two best friends: Bernie Wagman and Bob (Brownie) Brown.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 03, 2019 at 10:00 AM in Red Lion Bible Church, 105 Springvale Road, Red Lion where he was a member. There will be visitation with family members at 09:30 AM.
His ashes will be interred in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
Published in York Daily Record & York Dispatch on July 28, 2019
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