William Calvin Dickinson III passed away on August 30, 2021 at his home in Cookeville. He was born March 30, 1938 in Shreveport, Louisiana though he grew up in Texas.
He received his undergraduate degree with majors in history, religion, and philosophy and his master's degree in history from Baylor University and his Ph.D. in British History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He taught at Chowan College in North Carolina for several years before moving to Cookeville to teach history at Tennessee Tech, receiving numerous awards for his teaching and research. Spending time on researching the books and articles brought much joy to him, as he did love history. The numerous books he wrote largely had to do with Tennessee. He enjoyed architecture and art and traveling to Europe with friends and family.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Cookeville and sang in the choir for many years. Additionally, he was a dedicated member of the Rotary Club of Cookeville. He and his wife Charlene often had dinner parties for friends, with Charlene cooking up some tasty dishes day before in preparation.
He is survived by his brother: George E. (Phyllis O.) Dickinson from Charleston, South Carolina and their two children: Cynthia S. Dickinson (William C. Garrison, husband) and daughters Lucy Marie and Rose Charlene Garrison from Pittsfield, Massachusetts and Daniel P. Dickinson (Roxane V. Pickens, wife) and sons Maxwell Calvin and Isaac George Dickinson from Coral Gables, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his wife: Charlene White Dickinson and his parents: William Calvin Dickinson and Evelyn Parker Dickinson. Calvin and Charlene would have been married 60 years on September 8.
A graveside service was held Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Crest Lawn Cemetery with Dr. Kevin Conrad officiating. A celebration of Dr. Dickinson's life will be held at a later date.
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He received his undergraduate degree with majors in history, religion, and philosophy and his master's degree in history from Baylor University and his Ph.D. in British History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He taught at Chowan College in North Carolina for several years before moving to Cookeville to teach history at Tennessee Tech, receiving numerous awards for his teaching and research. Spending time on researching the books and articles brought much joy to him, as he did love history. The numerous books he wrote largely had to do with Tennessee. He enjoyed architecture and art and traveling to Europe with friends and family.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Cookeville and sang in the choir for many years. Additionally, he was a dedicated member of the Rotary Club of Cookeville. He and his wife Charlene often had dinner parties for friends, with Charlene cooking up some tasty dishes day before in preparation.
He is survived by his brother: George E. (Phyllis O.) Dickinson from Charleston, South Carolina and their two children: Cynthia S. Dickinson (William C. Garrison, husband) and daughters Lucy Marie and Rose Charlene Garrison from Pittsfield, Massachusetts and Daniel P. Dickinson (Roxane V. Pickens, wife) and sons Maxwell Calvin and Isaac George Dickinson from Coral Gables, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his wife: Charlene White Dickinson and his parents: William Calvin Dickinson and Evelyn Parker Dickinson. Calvin and Charlene would have been married 60 years on September 8.
A graveside service was held Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Crest Lawn Cemetery with Dr. Kevin Conrad officiating. A celebration of Dr. Dickinson's life will be held at a later date.
11:07 AM CST
William Calvin Dickinson III passed away on August 30, 2021 at his home in Cookeville. He was born March 30, 1938 in Shreveport, Louisiana though he grew up in Texas.
He received his undergraduate degree with majors in history, religion, and philosophy and his master's degree in history from Baylor University and his Ph.D. in British History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He taught at Chowan College in North Carolina for several years before moving to Cookeville to teach history at Tennessee Tech, receiving numerous awards for his teaching and research. Spending time on researching the books and articles brought much joy to him, as he did love history. The numerous books he wrote largely had to do with Tennessee. He enjoyed architecture and art and traveling to Europe with friends and family.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Cookeville and sang in the choir for many years. Additionally, he was a dedicated member of the Rotary Club of Cookeville. He and his wife Charlene often had dinner parties for friends, with Charlene cooking up some tasty dishes day before in preparation.
He is survived by his brother: George E. (Phyllis O.) Dickinson from Charleston, South Carolina and their two children: Cynthia S. Dickinson (William C. Garrison, husband) and daughters Lucy Marie and Rose Charlene Garrison from Pittsfield, Massachusetts and Daniel P. Dickinson (Roxane V. Pickens, wife) and sons Maxwell Calvin and Isaac George Dickinson from Coral Gables, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his wife: Charlene White Dickinson and his parents: William Calvin Dickinson and Evelyn Parker Dickinson. Calvin and Charlene would have been married 60 years on September 8.
A graveside service was held Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Crest Lawn Cemetery with Dr. Kevin Conrad officiating. A celebration of Dr. Dickinson's life will be held at a later date.
11:07 AM CST
He received his undergraduate degree with majors in history, religion, and philosophy and his master's degree in history from Baylor University and his Ph.D. in British History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He taught at Chowan College in North Carolina for several years before moving to Cookeville to teach history at Tennessee Tech, receiving numerous awards for his teaching and research. Spending time on researching the books and articles brought much joy to him, as he did love history. The numerous books he wrote largely had to do with Tennessee. He enjoyed architecture and art and traveling to Europe with friends and family.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Cookeville and sang in the choir for many years. Additionally, he was a dedicated member of the Rotary Club of Cookeville. He and his wife Charlene often had dinner parties for friends, with Charlene cooking up some tasty dishes day before in preparation.
He is survived by his brother: George E. (Phyllis O.) Dickinson from Charleston, South Carolina and their two children: Cynthia S. Dickinson (William C. Garrison, husband) and daughters Lucy Marie and Rose Charlene Garrison from Pittsfield, Massachusetts and Daniel P. Dickinson (Roxane V. Pickens, wife) and sons Maxwell Calvin and Isaac George Dickinson from Coral Gables, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his wife: Charlene White Dickinson and his parents: William Calvin Dickinson and Evelyn Parker Dickinson. Calvin and Charlene would have been married 60 years on September 8.
A graveside service was held Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Crest Lawn Cemetery with Dr. Kevin Conrad officiating. A celebration of Dr. Dickinson's life will be held at a later date.
11:07 AM CST
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