Obituary for Charles “Rick” Dickerson

Charles “Rick” Dickerson

August 14, 1947 – September 1, 2022

On September 1, 2022, Charles Richard “Rick” Dickerson passed away at his home in Ponca City, Oklahoma at the age of 75. Rick was born on August 14, 1947 to Richard and Lois (Gibson) Dickerson in Jefferson City, Missouri. Rick graduated high school from Jefferson City Senior High in 1965 and went on to serve 4 years in the United States Marine Corps from 1966 to 1970 with a tour in Vietnam and was awarded several medals of honor. He continued his education by graduating from Linn Technical College in Linn, Missouri in 1972.

Rick met Linda Gregory in high school, and they married on February 19, 1966 in Jefferson City, Missouri. They were blessed with three children, Jackie (1966), Kimberly (1972), and Richard (1976). Rick worked for Conoco for 27 years in varying capacities in Oklahoma, Maryland, Virginia, and a second stint in Oklahoma where he would retire from Conoco. Rick spent 10 years with McJunkin until his final retirement.

Rick was a family man and enjoyed spending time with his family and traveling. He enjoyed outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, four-wheeling, and shooting. He was an avid supporter of the NRA and Veterans organizations.

Rick was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Lois (Gibson) Dickerson of Jefferson City, Missouri and his sister Vera Chipman of Windsor, Colorado. Rick is survived by his wife Linda of the home, sister Nancy (Ken) McGlothlen of Clarkston, Washington, daughters Jackie (Alex McFadden) Woodall of Chipley Florida, Kimberly (Jody) Jennings of Lanett, Alabama, son Richard (Lisa) Dickerson of Wichita, Kansas, grandchildren Charla Lilly, Marc Woodall, Kalib Woodall, Emma Jennings, and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests contributions be made to a Veterans or Hospice organization of your choice.

Visitation
Monday, September 05, 2022 4:00PM – 8:00PM
Trout Funeral Home & Crematory
505 W. Grand Ave.
Ponca City, OK 74601

Graveside Service
Tuesday, September 06, 2022 2:00PM – 3:00PM
Odd Fellows Cemetery
1206 S Waverly
Ponca City, OK 74601

Source: Trout Funeral Home