Mr. Dickson was born in Zama, Mississippi and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1945 coming from Dade City, FL.He was a painter.Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Goldean Dickson of Ft. Pierce, FL; his sons, Dickie Lee Dickson of Concord, NC, and Benny M. Dickson of Ft. Pierce, FL; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Treasure Coast, 805 Virginia Ave., Ft. Pierce, FL 34982.