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Obituary For Mr. Nathaniel Richard Dickerson
Mr. Nathaniel Dickerson, 82, of Albany, Georgia departed this life on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at his residence in Albany, Georgia.
Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 12:00 Noon at the Andersonville National Cemetery, 496 Cemetery Road, Andersonville, Georgia 31711.
Nathaniel Richard Dickerson, Jr. was born on February 1, 1943, in Charleston, South Carolina, to the late Nathaniel Richard Dickerson, Sr. and Estelle Dickerson. Early in life, Nathaniel knew that he wanted to join the United States Army.
During his 20 years of military service, he received numerous awards and achievements: NSDM, NSM, VCM w/60 Dev, BS, VN AF Hon MDC (2 Class), Drill Sgt. Badge, ARCOM, AFEM (Korea), Gld Rctr Bdge w/1 SAPP STR, GCMDL (4 Award), VCG w/ Palm & MSM. During his military career, he served multiple tours of duty including the United States, as well as Korea, Germany, and Vietnam. His last military duty station was in Albany, Georgia where he served as Recruiting Area Commander for Southwest Georgia. He retired as a Master Seargent.
After retirement from the Army, he began working for the U.S. Postal Service for 22 years, where he served as a Mail Handler, served in 204 B Mail Supervisor Program, and as a Mail Handler group leader. During his military career, he met the love of his life, Joan W. Dickerson. Joan loved him unconditionally and faithfully remained by his side until God called him home on March 30, 2025.
He leaves to cherish his loving memories, a devoted wife of 58 years, Joan W. Dickerson; three children: Andre Dickerson Sr. - Chesapeake, Virginia, Nathaniel Richard Dickerson, III (Sharon) - Tallahassee, Florida, and Troy Dickerson Wright (Maurice) Leesburg, Georgia; and, five grandchildren: Anna Grace Dickerson (Jaylen) - SanDiego, California, Kennedy Dickerson - Leesburg, Georgia, Nathaniel Richard Dickerson, IV - Tallahassee, Florida, Nathan Dickerson (Aniya) - Savannah, Georgia, and Andre Dickerson, Jr. -Chesapeake, Virginia. He also cared for his former wife, Louise, and her children - Carmen (Benjamin) Harrison, Llewellynn (Judy), and Orhello Dickerson; one great-grandson: Jacinty Dickerson Savannah, Georgia. He had ten siblings; five sisters: Thelma (deceased), Madeline (Mac), Ethel, Paulette, and Cynthia (Earl); and five brothers: William (deceased), Marvin (Vickie), Reginald (Lisa), Tony (Susie), and Keith (Shannon). He had a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that all loved him and will truly miss him.
Meadows Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Keela Hurt sent The Peace Lily for Mr. Nathaniel Richard Dickerson - April 02, 2025
I too worked with Nathaniel at the Albany Post Office. He was always respectful and had a word of wisdom. A true loss!💔
My condolences to the Dickerson family. It was a joy working with Nate at the Albany Post Office. He was always positive, humorous and respectful. He will definitely be missed. RIP
My deepest and sincerest condolences to the Dickerson family. Take comfort in the resurrection hope. The promise is sure. Acts 24:15
My sincere condolences to the family. My family and I will really miss Mr. Dickerson. We always had really good times and great discussions. He was a straight shooter but, also had a great sense of humor.
Our sincere condolences to the family. Fred and Naydene Davis
My sincere condolences to Ms. Joan, Andre, Troy, Ricky and the entire family!
Rip 🙏 my friend u was a good man to know. Take your rest soldier
My friend, the person who's knows everything and no one else don't know anything cause he's so smart. Let him tell it. The ups, downs and his spells. This was my friend The clown. I wish the family all the strenght and love.
Nathaniel,have been my best friend for 38years ,we spoke almost everyday ,we have had a wonderful time ( truly will be missed) My Condolences to Joan and the family "God Never Makes Mistakes" praying for the family.
May The God of our comfort, condolences, hope, love, peace and strength wrap His Strong and Loving Arms around Joan and the entire family during this difficult time and days ahead is my prayers. Rest In Power My Dear Friend and you will be solely missed!!!
Dearest Joan please accept our deepest condolences and know that our hearts are filled with sadness for your loss. We pray that God will give you and your family strength and peace during these difficult times. Please know that " Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal."
My friend my friend....I'm gonna truly miss you because you were full of knowledge and wisdom.....a joy to work with in the Albany Postal Service....you kept me laughing take your rest!
We're so sorry for your loss praying for your family that the Lord to give you strength and comfort .from The Hall family your old neighbor
I have only good things to say about this man and his wife. They are awesome and loving people. They helped me any time that I asked. He always kept me laughing and it didn't seem like I was his supervisor. He respected me and I gave him respect. We were friends! If you knew him, he will be missed!
I am so sorry to hear about Nathineal. We grow up together and always was friends as well as family.With deepest sympathy to Joan and the family, Deacon: Clyde V. Green Sr.and family, Unity Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Clifford Brown,Pastor Charleston SC
I will truly miss Mr. Dickerson. He and Mrs. Dickerson were my two favorite customers and such a beautiful couple!!! I pray God comfort the family. He was such a dear and wonderful man that I will never forget!
My deepest sympathy to the Dickerson family. I worked with Mr. Dickerson at the Albany postal plant and he was a joy to work with! Funny and witty with a touch of sarcasm. Sincerely, Paige Smith
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