John Thomson Dickson, age 95, of Farmington Hills, Michigan, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Sunday, June 23, 2019. Born in Detroit, Michigan on June 12, 1924, he was the son of David A. and Jennie R. Dickson.

John was the Beloved husband of the late Mary Louise Dickson for 59 years. He was the loving father of Patricia L. DeGrow (Randy), Judy A. Peterson (Wally) and John D. Dickson (Shelly). John was dearly loved by eight grandchildren, Dana Lee Dancy (Scottie), Matthew Wallace Peterson (Amy), Christopher John Peterson (Erica), Katherine Mary Schlueter (Andy), Christina Marie Thibault (Jason), Stephanie Ann Bostic (Luke), Whitney Jordan Cornelli (Andrew), and David Alec Dickson. John is also survived by thirteen great-grandchildren.

John graduated from Southeastern High School in Detroit in 1942. John and Mary were married in 1945. He enlisted in the US Army Air Corps in the Army Flying Program and served as a First Lieutenant. John flew P-39's, P-40's, and P47's, and also became a Flight Instructor.

John then attended Wayne State College and graduated in 1950 with an Accounting Degree. John worked for Ford Motor Company as a Credit Manager for 40 years, before retiring in 1990.

John's many interests included boating, classic cars, gardening, West Highland White Terriers, and he was also a Life Member of the Senior Men's Club of Birmingham. John was known for his love of family, his sense of humor and "quick wit", his beautiful flower gardens, fondness for smooth jazz and Scottish food!

The Dickson family will receive guests on Saturday, July 6, from 11:00 - 12:00, followed by a Memorial Service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, and Hospice of Michigan.

Saturday, July 06, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

33603 Grand River Avenue
Farmington, Michigan 48335

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Saturday, July 06, 2019

12:00 PM

33603 Grand River Avenue
Farmington, Michigan 48335

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