Obituary of Edward Mathias Dickerson

Dickkerson, Edward Mathias 80 Edward Mathias Dickerson of Ocala, FL was called to his eternal home on July 7, 2011. Mr. Dickerson was born in Canton, MO and was the owner/operator of a carpet store. He was a member of La Grange, MO United Methodist Church and the Masonic Lodge. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and served during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Dickerson moved to Ocala, Fl. in 1989 from LaGrange, MO. and worked at Ocala Piano and Organ Music Store owned by his son Don. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Virginia Dickerson of Ocala, son Ronald Dickerson of Portland, OR, son Donald Dickerson of Ocala, FL, son James Edward Dickerson of Kansas City, MO, daughter Jane Desnoyers of Las Vegas, NV, sister Betty Carpenter of Taylor, MO, 9 Grandchildren, 4 Great-Grandchildren and 5 step Grandchildren. The family request in lieu of flowers, donations be made to either LaGrange United Methodist Church, c/o Carol Heller, 602 West Pierce, LaGrange, MO 63448 or Hospice of Marion County, Legacy House, P.O Box 4860, Ocala, FL 34478-4860.