James Gary "Dobber" Dickerson
US ARMY | VIETNAM WAR
1945 - 2012
James Gary "Dobber" Dickerson was born April 16, 1945, in Monroe, Oklahoma, to Garland and Essie (Percifield) Dickerson. He peacefully passed away Feb. 3, 2012, to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ while in the Post Falls (Idaho) Advanced Care Hospital. He was 66 years of age.
He resided in Missoula. Dobber and Marilyn Dickerson were married April 14, 1973, in Marshall, Texas, and were about to celebrate their 39th anniversary this April. His parents and sisters Betty Dickerson, Nancy Reece and JoAnn Julian preceded him in death.
Dobber was a graduate of Howe (Okla.) High School and loved to play baseball and basketball. He grew up attending the Church of Christ. He was nicknamed "Dobber" after the busy Southern bug, the dirt dobber.
As an adult, he entered the U.S. Army on Oct. 28, 1966, to dutifully serve his country and was proud to be a U.S. veteran after serving in the Vietnam War under the 9th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army from Oct. 28, 1968, to July 10, 1970. He was honorably discharged and received the following war medals: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with device 1960, 1 O/S Bar, Combat Infantryman Badge 1st award marksman (Rifle M14).
Dobber spent his career working with the railroad at KCS Southern Lines while living in Shreveport, La., and later he became an engineer at Montana Rail Link in Missoula, where he spent the last 23 years of his life with his wife, daughter and grandchildren. Dobber was a member of the Church of Christ his whole life and a longtime friend of Bill W. He loved traveling and sightseeing in Montana, especially in Glacier National Park. He was well received by everyone who met him. His favorite role in life was being a grandpa (papaw). He felt very blessed and proud to be a large influence in the lives of his four grandchildren.
Dobber is survived by his wife, Marilyn (Marus) Dickerson; his only daughter, Adrianne Lynn (Dickerson) Bennett and husband Logan of Missoula; his four grandchildren, Stetson Joe Dickerson Jore, Haley Anne Bennett, Siana Marie Bennett and Dane Reece (Bubba) Bennett; and his only surviving sister, Kay Sims of Davis, Okla. Dobber will be truly missed by those he left behind, but those who preceded him in death will be rejoicing in heaven upon his return.
James Dickerson's memorial service and life celebration will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Missoula Valley Church of Christ, 1528 S. Higgins Ave. Following the service, there will be a military memorial for James at the Veterans Cemetery, 1911 Tower St. (behind Big Sky High School.) A potluck will follow at the church.
US ARMY | VIETNAM WAR
1945 - 2012
James Gary "Dobber" Dickerson was born April 16, 1945, in Monroe, Oklahoma, to Garland and Essie (Percifield) Dickerson. He peacefully passed away Feb. 3, 2012, to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ while in the Post Falls (Idaho) Advanced Care Hospital. He was 66 years of age.
He resided in Missoula. Dobber and Marilyn Dickerson were married April 14, 1973, in Marshall, Texas, and were about to celebrate their 39th anniversary this April. His parents and sisters Betty Dickerson, Nancy Reece and JoAnn Julian preceded him in death.
Dobber was a graduate of Howe (Okla.) High School and loved to play baseball and basketball. He grew up attending the Church of Christ. He was nicknamed "Dobber" after the busy Southern bug, the dirt dobber.
As an adult, he entered the U.S. Army on Oct. 28, 1966, to dutifully serve his country and was proud to be a U.S. veteran after serving in the Vietnam War under the 9th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army from Oct. 28, 1968, to July 10, 1970. He was honorably discharged and received the following war medals: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with device 1960, 1 O/S Bar, Combat Infantryman Badge 1st award marksman (Rifle M14).
Dobber spent his career working with the railroad at KCS Southern Lines while living in Shreveport, La., and later he became an engineer at Montana Rail Link in Missoula, where he spent the last 23 years of his life with his wife, daughter and grandchildren. Dobber was a member of the Church of Christ his whole life and a longtime friend of Bill W. He loved traveling and sightseeing in Montana, especially in Glacier National Park. He was well received by everyone who met him. His favorite role in life was being a grandpa (papaw). He felt very blessed and proud to be a large influence in the lives of his four grandchildren.
Dobber is survived by his wife, Marilyn (Marus) Dickerson; his only daughter, Adrianne Lynn (Dickerson) Bennett and husband Logan of Missoula; his four grandchildren, Stetson Joe Dickerson Jore, Haley Anne Bennett, Siana Marie Bennett and Dane Reece (Bubba) Bennett; and his only surviving sister, Kay Sims of Davis, Okla. Dobber will be truly missed by those he left behind, but those who preceded him in death will be rejoicing in heaven upon his return.
James Dickerson's memorial service and life celebration will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Missoula Valley Church of Christ, 1528 S. Higgins Ave. Following the service, there will be a military memorial for James at the Veterans Cemetery, 1911 Tower St. (behind Big Sky High School.) A potluck will follow at the church.
James Gary "Dobber" Dickerson
US ARMY | VIETNAM WAR
1945 - 2012
James Gary "Dobber" Dickerson was born April 16, 1945, in Monroe, Oklahoma, to Garland and Essie (Percifield) Dickerson. He peacefully passed away Feb. 3, 2012, to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ while in the Post Falls (Idaho) Advanced Care Hospital. He was 66 years of age.
He resided in Missoula. Dobber and Marilyn Dickerson were married April 14, 1973, in Marshall, Texas, and were about to celebrate their 39th anniversary this April. His parents and sisters Betty Dickerson, Nancy Reece and JoAnn Julian preceded him in death.
Dobber was a graduate of Howe (Okla.) High School and loved to play baseball and basketball. He grew up attending the Church of Christ. He was nicknamed "Dobber" after the busy Southern bug, the dirt dobber.
As an adult, he entered the U.S. Army on Oct. 28, 1966, to dutifully serve his country and was proud to be a U.S. veteran after serving in the Vietnam War under the 9th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army from Oct. 28, 1968, to July 10, 1970. He was honorably discharged and received the following war medals: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with device 1960, 1 O/S Bar, Combat Infantryman Badge 1st award marksman (Rifle M14).
Dobber spent his career working with the railroad at KCS Southern Lines while living in Shreveport, La., and later he became an engineer at Montana Rail Link in Missoula, where he spent the last 23 years of his life with his wife, daughter and grandchildren. Dobber was a member of the Church of Christ his whole life and a longtime friend of Bill W. He loved traveling and sightseeing in Montana, especially in Glacier National Park. He was well received by everyone who met him. His favorite role in life was being a grandpa (papaw). He felt very blessed and proud to be a large influence in the lives of his four grandchildren.
Dobber is survived by his wife, Marilyn (Marus) Dickerson; his only daughter, Adrianne Lynn (Dickerson) Bennett and husband Logan of Missoula; his four grandchildren, Stetson Joe Dickerson Jore, Haley Anne Bennett, Siana Marie Bennett and Dane Reece (Bubba) Bennett; and his only surviving sister, Kay Sims of Davis, Okla. Dobber will be truly missed by those he left behind, but those who preceded him in death will be rejoicing in heaven upon his return.
James Dickerson's memorial service and life celebration will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Missoula Valley Church of Christ, 1528 S. Higgins Ave. Following the service, there will be a military memorial for James at the Veterans Cemetery, 1911 Tower St. (behind Big Sky High School.) A potluck will follow at the church.
US ARMY | VIETNAM WAR
1945 - 2012
James Gary "Dobber" Dickerson was born April 16, 1945, in Monroe, Oklahoma, to Garland and Essie (Percifield) Dickerson. He peacefully passed away Feb. 3, 2012, to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ while in the Post Falls (Idaho) Advanced Care Hospital. He was 66 years of age.
He resided in Missoula. Dobber and Marilyn Dickerson were married April 14, 1973, in Marshall, Texas, and were about to celebrate their 39th anniversary this April. His parents and sisters Betty Dickerson, Nancy Reece and JoAnn Julian preceded him in death.
Dobber was a graduate of Howe (Okla.) High School and loved to play baseball and basketball. He grew up attending the Church of Christ. He was nicknamed "Dobber" after the busy Southern bug, the dirt dobber.
As an adult, he entered the U.S. Army on Oct. 28, 1966, to dutifully serve his country and was proud to be a U.S. veteran after serving in the Vietnam War under the 9th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army from Oct. 28, 1968, to July 10, 1970. He was honorably discharged and received the following war medals: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with device 1960, 1 O/S Bar, Combat Infantryman Badge 1st award marksman (Rifle M14).
Dobber spent his career working with the railroad at KCS Southern Lines while living in Shreveport, La., and later he became an engineer at Montana Rail Link in Missoula, where he spent the last 23 years of his life with his wife, daughter and grandchildren. Dobber was a member of the Church of Christ his whole life and a longtime friend of Bill W. He loved traveling and sightseeing in Montana, especially in Glacier National Park. He was well received by everyone who met him. His favorite role in life was being a grandpa (papaw). He felt very blessed and proud to be a large influence in the lives of his four grandchildren.
Dobber is survived by his wife, Marilyn (Marus) Dickerson; his only daughter, Adrianne Lynn (Dickerson) Bennett and husband Logan of Missoula; his four grandchildren, Stetson Joe Dickerson Jore, Haley Anne Bennett, Siana Marie Bennett and Dane Reece (Bubba) Bennett; and his only surviving sister, Kay Sims of Davis, Okla. Dobber will be truly missed by those he left behind, but those who preceded him in death will be rejoicing in heaven upon his return.
James Dickerson's memorial service and life celebration will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Missoula Valley Church of Christ, 1528 S. Higgins Ave. Following the service, there will be a military memorial for James at the Veterans Cemetery, 1911 Tower St. (behind Big Sky High School.) A potluck will follow at the church.
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