Thomas E. Dickenson, 71, of Onarga passed away on Friday, January 3, 2014 at Presence St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee.
Thomas was born August 3, 1942 in Onarga, the son of George and Frances Seipel Dickenson. He married Brenda Shelton on July 17, 1965 in Manchester, TN. He later married Kathryn A. Trombly on August 15, 1980 in Watseka and she preceded him in death on August 26, 2011.
He is survived by one daughter, Shari (David) Sumrall of Chebanse; one son, Keith Paradise of Tennessee; two brothers, Gene (Nancy) Dickenson of Crescent City and George (Sue) Dickenson of Onarga; one sister, Sharon Bennett of Eastpointe, MI; former sister-in-law, Dorothy Dickenson of Onarga; one step-son, Clifford Wayne Wilson of Onarga; many grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, he was also preceded in death by his parents; one brother, John Dickenson; two sons, Dean and Kerry Dickenson; one step-son, Mike Wilson; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild.
Mr. Dickenson served in the Air Force from 1962-1966 and worked on the docks for Roadway Trucking. He enjoyed his dog, Sissy, gardening, yardwork and his man cave.
A memorial service will be held at a later date with burial to be in the Onarga Cemetery.
Memorials may be made for the family’s wishes.
Arrangements by Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga.
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