William L. Dickinson

William L “Bill” Dickinson, of Port Richey, FL, formerly of Zanesville, died unexpectedly, Feb 27, 2012, as a result of a stroke, while visiting his daughter in Surprise, Arizona. A native of Zanesville, Ohio, Mr. Dickinson had lived in Port Richey, Florida the past 22 years. He was born in Zanesville, August 25, 1928, the son of William A. Dickinson and Agnes Zimba Dickinson. He was a 1946 graduate of St Nicholas High School and briefly attended seminary with the intention of entering the priesthood. However, his calling changed and he joined The United States Air Force in November of 1950. He served as a turret system mechanic and technical instructor while stationed in Japan during the Korean Conflict. He received The Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and Good Conduct Medal. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie #302 Zanesville for 44 years, Veterans Of Foreign Wars and Knights of Columbus. He retired from Cooper Industries the former Line Material in 1990 as an electrical systems inspector. He married Madeline (Young) Wagner on August 2, 1958, on that wonderful day he also became a father to two little girls: Jane and Rebecca. He loved to play golf and table tennis and watch The Ohio State Buckeyes play basketball and football. He enjoyed baseball and looked forward every year to attending Spring Training baseball games both in Florida and Arizona. As a former co-owner of racehorses, he still liked to go to Tampa Bay Downs in Florida. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in law: Jane and Ralph Mitchell of Zanesville and Becky and Mike Brucato of Surprise, Arizona. The grandchildren who will so miss him: Lori Brucato Alexander, and her husband, Trevor, of Lewis Center, Ben Brucato and Charmon Tenney, of Troy, New York, Travis and Monica Mitchell, of West Monroe, LA, and Troy and Veronica Mitchell of Arkadelphia, AR. He was also blessed to have spent much time with his great grandchildren in the past few years. They are Madison, Tyler and Timmy Mitchell, Juniper Brucato, Michael, Reagan, and Evelyn Alexander, and Daphne Willis. He is survived by one sister: Carol Cummings of Cincinnati, and one brother, Phillip of Omaha, Nebraska, and many nieces and nephews. He had a very special friendship with niece Karen Caw and her husband Terry, of Port Richey, FL. In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his wife: Madeline; his brothers: Joseph and Richard Dickinson; sisters: Katherine, Rita, Mary and baby Agnes. Friends may call from 5-8 PM, Friday, March 23, 2012 at Hillis Funeral Home, 935 Forest Avenue, where Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 302 will conduct funeral rites at 7:00 PM and a Christian Vigil will be held at 7:45 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 AM, Saturday, March 24, 2012 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church with Fr. Martin Ralko as celebrant. Burial will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery with VFW Post 1058 conducting Full Military Honors. Memorial Contribution may be made to Hospice of Arizona, 19702 N. Routzahn Way, Sun City West, AZ 85375 or the Eagles Ohio State Auxiliary Diabetes Fund, F.O.E., 404 Kennison Ave. - New Carlisle, Ohio 45344-1311 in William’s memory. To leave a personal note of condolence or sign the online guestbook visit the link at the top of this page.

William L. Dickinson

August 25, 1928 - February 27, 2012