Ricky O. Dickson

On the morning of May 2, 2019, Ricky O Dickson Sr. of Charlotte went to be with our Lord and Savior. He was 72 years old. Ricky was born in Lansing, Michigan in 1946. In May 1972 he married the love of his life Claudia and together raised three children, Kyle, Misti and Ricky Jr. Besides being very passionate about spreading the word of God, he was a steward, selfless and humble man. The love, dedication and compassion were shown through his actions, evident to his wife, children, grandchildren and friends. Ricky was preceded in death by his parents, Orland Dickson and Donna Foreman.

Ricky was a union steel worker for iron workers local 25 until he retired. When he wasn’t building bridges and structures, he was using his hands to make our house into a home. Ricky loved God’s creations, he found beauty in everything and conveyed those attributes and qualities into his children and grandchildren. He was happiest and at peace with a fishing pole in his hands, out on a lake or wading in the river. Ricky was a simple man, knowing and teaching us that the most important things were not materialistic or of this world, but gifts to be stored in our hearts from our heavenly father. Surviving are his beloved wife Claudia of Charlotte; eldest son Kyle (Jennifer) Dickson of Atlanta; daughter Misti (Dave) Hempfling of Chicago; son Ricky Dickson Jr. of Charlotte. Ricky O Dickson Sr. loved, cherished and built unforgettable memories with his 6 grandchildren, Chris (19), Emma (16), Triston (15), Jacob (11), Isabella (10) and Mikayla (7). Ricky will be missed but never forgotten. He has reached his heart’s desire and destination leaving a wake of love, memories and unforgettable characteristics that can only be found in those to which they were passed. Funeral services Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Charlotte Assembly of God Church; 10 to noon visitation; noon to 1 pm funeral service; 1 to 2:30 celebratory lunch; 2:30 heading to cemetery (immediate family).