Marvin C. Dickerson Sr.

Marvin Correll Dickerson of Fairfax, VA passed away on March 4, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents George C. and L. Virginia, wife of 58 years Juanita W. and son George H.; his siblings Clara Pratt, Clovas Dickerson and Ruth Thomas. Survived by son Marvin Jr. (Cheryl), daughter Revedean Sacco, grandchildren Elizabeth McCaslin (Eric), Marvin III, Dr. Amanda Dickerson, Adam Dickerson (Mandy) and Desiree Sacco. Great-grandchildren Faith, Caitlin, Luke and Jodi.

He was born May 23, 1933 in Willis, VA. Spent his youth on the family farm where he loved being a dairy farmer. Followed by a career in mechanics, he retired as the Superintendent of Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Apparatus Shop. He enjoyed the outdoors playing football in high school, hunting and fishing, scouting with his sons, watching movies with his daughter and he loved to fly small aircraft.

Marvin’s life centered around his family. His home was always surrounded by the neighborhood kids where he often offered words of encouragement. He used his mechanical abilities to mentor the neighborhood youth. He was a reserved man with a heart of gold, but was a practical joker. He loved a good laugh. He was loved and will be missed very much until we meet again.