Obituary: Howard A. Dickson Jr., GHS Alumni Class of 58, Marine Corp Veteran, Member of Presidential Honor Guard, Loved Wildwood
Sunday, November 20, 2011
On November 19, 2011, born and raised in Gloucester City NJ, age 71 years. Howard is the beloved father of Howard A. Dickson III, Veronica King (Bill) and stepson Kenneth Matz, cherised grandfather of 8 grandchildren and dear brother William Dickson Sr. (Pat) and Judy Robertson (Ronald).
Howard was a 1958 graduate of Gloucester High School where he was an All South Jersey Tackle and recipient of the Bob Weiss Memorial Trophy. He was a proud veteran of the US Marine Corp where he served in the 8th&I Unit as a Presidential Honor Guard guarding President Eisenhower and President Kennedy. Howard worked for over 29 years at Atlantic Aviation in Phila. In his later years Howard has loved spending time on his boat and enjoying the company of friends at the Firehouse Tavern in Wildwood.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet Wednesday morning from 10:00am to 12:00 noon at the ETHERINGTON-CRERAN FUNERAL HOME 700 Powell Street, Gloucester City. A Catholic Prayer Services will be held 12:00 noon at the Funeral Home. Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers Howard’s family would appreciate memorial donations be made to The Cooper Foundation, One Cooper Plaza, Camden, NJ 08103 www.etheringtonfh.com
