Richard Harris Dickerson was born on September 12, 1946, to James Robert Dickerson and Amelia Francis Dickerson in Carthage, Tennessee. He departed this earthly life on June 5, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 77.
Richard was educated in the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools in Davidson County and attended Turner High School. He furthered his education by graduating from Tennessee State University in 1964. He was united in holy matrimony to Sheila Campbell in 2016.
Richard accepted the Lord Jesus Christ at a young age and was baptized and later united with Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church and Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He was a hard and dedicated worker. He was an employee at NWI Aerospace for over 40 years until his retirement. He enjoyed playing golf and gardening in his spare time. He will truly be missed by all his loved ones.
Richard is preceded in death by his parents, James Robert Dickerson and Amelia Francis Dickerson.
Those left to cherish his memories are his devoted wife Sheila Dickerson, and his sons, Stephen Dickerson, Tracy Dickerson. He leaves to cherish his memories his children, Brent Dickerson, Stacey Dickerson, Jonathan (Carmen)Dickerson, Nykea Dickerson, Jermaine Shute, Ahmad Dickerson, Brandon Dickerson, Quinton (Tina) Otis; grandchildren, Cheyenne North, Zechariah Dickerson, Autumn Dickerson, Malik (Damoni) Pope, Zamari Dickerson, Elijah Dickerson, Cameron Dickerson, King Dickerson, Alani Shute; sisters, Dora (Charles) Hemphill, Sancea (Malcolm) Cunningham; brother, James Dickerson; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Service Schedule:
Viewing:
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
1:00 – 5:00 pm (Central time)
Terrell Broady Funeral Home, Inc.
3855 Clarksville Pike, Nashville, TN 37218
Visitation:
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
12:30 – 1:30 pm (Central time)
Terrell Broady Funeral Home, Inc.
3855 Clarksville Pike, Nashville, TN 37218
Funeral Service:
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Starts at 1:30 pm (Central time)
Terrell Broady Funeral Home, Inc.
3855 Clarksville Pike, Nashville, TN 37218
Interment:
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Starts at 3:00 pm (Central time)
Greenwood Cemetery North
1248 Dickerson Road, Goodlettsville, TN 37072
https://www.terrellbroadyfuneralhome.com
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