Charles Dickson

James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Charles W. Dickson, Sr., 93, of Beacon Hill, FL died peacefully at home Monday, June 20, 2011. Charles was born on Oct. 13, 1917 in Greenwood, FL, son of the late Forman J. and Annie C. Dickson of the Nubbin Ridge area of Greenwood. Charles was a member of "The Greatest Generation" as Captain in the U.S. Army Air Force. During WWII he made 67 missions flying B-26 bombers over France, Belgium, and Holland. For his gallantry, he was awarded the Air Force's highest honor, the Distinguished Flying Cross, as well as the Air Medal with 11 Oak Leaf Clusters. After retiring with 6 years of service to his country, he became a flight instructor at Graham Air Base in Marianna. He was the owner of the Greenwood IGA in the early 70's. He also farmed the family farm in Nubbin Ridge for many years. He is preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Esther A. Dickson and a sister, Chrisine D. Smith. He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Greg Dickson of Santa Rosa Beach, Chuck Dickson of Greenwood, Kathy Arnold (John)and Krissy Gentry,(Pat) all of Beacon Hill. eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren; one brother F.J. Dickson (Jean) of Hatch, New Mexico. A celebration of his life will be at 10:00 am CST on Thursday, June 23 at James and Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel in Marianna, FL. Burial will follow in Greenwood Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Covenant Hospice or the Greenwood Baptist Church in memory of Charles.