He was preceded in death by parents, Lewis Frank Dickson and Zelma Barber Dickson; and siblings, Louise (husband, Wilmar), Lewis (wife, Leslie), Don (wife, Mary) and John (wife, Faye). He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jean; his daughters, Diane Vickers (husband, Dan) and Terri McIlvenna; his granddaughters, Kara, Laura (wife, Sierra); great granddaughter, Demi Rose; and many nephews and nieces.
Sam graduated from Austin High School and soon went into the grocery business working at French Place Foods in East Austin. He and a business partner later formed a company, Guerrero and Dickson Wholesale produce. His business was in downtown Austin on Sabine St. and served many local restaurants and small grocery stores in the Central Austin area for 33 years.
Sam loved getting together with his friends and family at the 200 acre family retreat “Dickson’s Pine Ridge Farm” in McDade, Texas. Many happy days were spent at the “Farm” working on house projects, playing dominoes and card games, horseshoe throwing, cutting brush and firewood, building bonfires, shooting fireworks and raising a can of beer on the pavilion while laughing, partying and telling stories. Sam was the quintessential story teller and he loved to “kid” folks that he was serious about a story only to catch them off guard and make them laugh. He liked listening to vintage country music and spending time with his many pets through the years. His last pet was a Great Dane named Brooklyn who brought him and Jean much comfort. In his last months he enjoyed sitting on his front porch swing with Jean while smiling, waving and conversing with many of his neighbors. During his final days, Jean his loving wife took great care of him and he passed away in their only home that they shared together for 64 years.
“Sam”, “Daddy”, “Granddaddy” will be greatly missed by his family and soulmate, Jean. Borrowing a line from one of Sam’s favorite songs, “It’s Funny Baby, How Time Slips Away”.
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