SSG Robert Richard Dickerson, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Born to Richard and Gladys Dickerson, Robert was a lifelong resident of Hampton. During the Korean and Vietnam War, He served the US Army for 20 years. After retiring from the Army in 1995, he went on to work at the Newport News Shipbuilding as a boiler operator.

Robert was predeceased by his wife, Cecilia Dickerson, and he is survived by his children, Ann Delahorne, Robert R. Dickerson, Jr, Andrew Dickerson, Danny Dickerson, David Dickerson, and Joseph Dickerson; his sister, Catherine Parker; nine grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends with a reception between 12:00-1:30 PM on Friday, January 27, 2017 at Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions, 2609 Cunningham Drive Hampton, VA. A graveside service with military honors will follow at 2:00 PM at Hampton National Cemetery.

Arrangements by Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions 757-825-8070 www.BerceuseFuneralHome.com