Snow Camp,
James Lyle Dickinson, 87, a US Navy Reserve Veteran, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2021 at AuthoraCare Hospice Home in Burlington, NC.
James was born in Brighton, Missouri on February 15, 1934 to his parents, Edward Dickinson and Jewel Hollenbeck. They later moved to Bakersfield, California.
He was first employed as a mechanic to work his way thru college. He graduated with a BA in History and then went on to receive his minister's license.
From 1964-1966 he served in Hawaii to help the missionaries wherever was needed. In 1969, he then went on to Costa Rica to serve a total of 7 years as a missionary with his wife, Barbara and 2 daughters Terri and Karen.
He is survived by his wife Barbara Dickinson of Snow Camp and his daughter Karen Hall (Ross) of Snow Camp. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Terri West, 2017.
He has 11 grandchildren and 3 great grand children. They are: Jonathan West (Nicole); Jesse West (Amber); David West (Wilma); Michael Hall (Nicolas);
Stephen Hall; James Hall; Candace Hall; Camille Frink (Kevin); Matthew Hall, Andrew Hall; Caitlin Pope (Derek). His great grand children: Addy West, Judah West, and
Meredith Frink.
This hardworking, teasing, gentle giant of a man will be missed by all.
A small private memorial service will be held today, February 20, 2021 by family members and Makom Shalom Bible Study lead by Mike Henry.
Sign an online register book at http://www.omegafsc.com. Arrangements are in the care of Omega Funeral Service & Crematory.
In Lieu of flowers Memorials may be made to IPHC World Missions PO Box 12609 Oklahoma City, OK 73157
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