Jacksonville- Robert Chester Dickerson (97) passed October 23, 2026 at his home in Jacksonville NC. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Northwoods United Methodist Church at 2:00 PM. The family will receive guests and friends at 1:00 PM, in the Fellowship Hall, with services immediately following in the chapel.

Robert was born in Richmond Virginia to the late Lucy and Chester Dickerson.

In life Robert honorably served in the United States Marine Corps, fighting for our country in World War II, discharging as a Buck Sergeant. He then proceeded to serve as a Terminal and District manager for terminal operations for 32 years with Texaco. After retiring from Texaco, he worked for the Internal Revenue Service for five years till he finally fully retired.

He leaves behind his loving wife Thelma Dickerson of 76 years. He is survived by his son, MajGen USMC (Ret) Robert Dickerson Jr, and his wife Karin Dickerson of Swansboro, NC. He has three grandchildren LtCol (Ret) USMC Erik Dickerson and wife Jennifer of Beaufort, SC; Lindsay Anne Whalen and husband Christian of Fuquay-Varnia, NC and Travis Dickerson of Durham, NC . Additionally, he has four Great Grand Children Tyler and Emmalyn Dickerson and Jamison and Bennett Whalen.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the health care professionals and care givers, New Estuary Home Care and to Amedisys Hospice Care who provided an abundance of compassion and kindness.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hope for the Warriors, and Northwoods United Methodist Church.