R.V. "Dick" Dickson, 92, of Anderson, SC passed away Wednesday, November 08, 2017 at Hartwell Health and Rehabilitation. Born November 17, 1924 in Westminster, SC, Dick was a son of the late Dixie Otto "D.O." Dickson and the late Lura Bloodworth Dickson. He served his country in the United States Army and Air Force. He retired from Owens Corning Fiberglass with 33 years of service and was a deacon for over 60 years at Orrville Baptist Church. He loved taking his grandchildren and great-grandchildren camping. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Iris Keith Dickson; daughters, Jean Vickery of Anderson, SC and Mary Ann Craft (Rudy) of Anderson, SC; brothers, Ray Dickson of Anderson, SC and Ned Dickson of Abbeville, SC; five grandchildren, Denise (Eric) Steadman, Dana (Ray) Manley, Danielle (Lane) Cromer, Jason (Kelly) Craft and Steven (Deena) Craft; 12 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Truett Dickson and sister, Etta Baxter. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Thursday, November 9, 2017 at The McDougald Funeral Home. The funeral service with military honors will be held at 11 am Friday in the chapel with Rev. Mark Dickson and Rev. David Harris officiating. A private burial will be at M.J. Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery. The family will be at the home of his daughter, Mary Ann. The family would like to extend a special thank you to his caregivers, Brenda Hughes, David Harris, Ron Harris and James Neeley. A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com. Events Visitation Thursday, November 9, 2017 6:00PM - 8:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Funeral Service Friday, November 10, 2017 11:00AM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Final Resting Place M.J. 'Dolly' Cooper Veterans Cemetery 140 Inway Drive Anderson, SC 29621