Richard Dickey, 90 of Campbell, passed away on May 1, 2014 at the Medical Center of McKinney. He will be laid to rest at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois. Born on November 29, 1923 in Lansing, Michigan, he was the 3rd child of seven to Francis Russell and Clarice Laura Williams Dickey. He married Lanore Sigrid Thompson on March 2, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois. Richard served his country with the U. S. Army during WWII. As a rifleman/paratrooper, he was awarded many badges and stars including; four overseas service bars, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, W/3 bronze battle stars, Philippine Liberation ribbon, W/2 bronze stars, distinguished unit badge, WWII Victory Medal, good conduct medal, parachutist’s badge, one bronze arrowhead, and a Purple Heart Medal.
He worked many years in the steel yards and then worked several more years as a custodian for a middle school in Illinois, until his retirement. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Campbell.
His hobbies included working on puzzles, building model airplanes, and playing with his seven dogs that were all rescued. He also enjoyed eating out with his sister and friends.
Richard is survived by his sister, Peggie Morgan of Campbell; nephews, Patrick Moss, Bill Morgan, Jack Morgan, Martin Morgan all of Washington; Guy Morgan, John Lechman of California; Charles Dickey of Florida; Dennis Dickey of Georgia; nieces, Susan Holmes of Washington, Lee Ann Bruning, Patty smith of California; numerous grand-nieces and nephews; and his two dogs, Chrissy and Patrick.
He is preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Joseph Novak; wife; infant sister, Ruth Naoma Dickey; sisters, Katherine Lechman, Patricia Dickey, Treacile Dickey; and one brother, Vernell Dickey.