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MSgt. William Lucas Dickey Jr. (Ret.) William Dickey, better known by friends and family as Bill, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 5th, 2025, at the age of 81. Born in Chester, S.C. on June 24th, 1944, the son of the late William Lucas Sr. and Athleen Riola "Beanie" Dickey. Bill graduated from Chester High School and served his country in the US Air Force as his father did before him in The US Army. Bill began as a military aircraft mechanic and soon after became an aircraft mechanic instructor. After 20 years of service, which included serving during the Vietnam War, Bill retired as a Master Sargent in the position of First Sargent in 1984. Bill graduated from the University of S.C. with a bachelor's degree in Instructional Systems Development and attended many military training schools. Bill maintained an active membership of the Veterans of Foreign War and proudly held the position of S.C. State Commander for the V.F.W. from 2005 to 2006. Bill was a member of Agent Orange, and a member of the Masonic Lodge for 53 years. Bill was a loyal and true patriot. Bill and Nina began a life and family together that would endure for 60 years. Bill loved to take his family on tours of the country camping whenever possible. He loved to travel, visited all 50 states, and traveled abroad to numerous countries. Bill was an enthusiastic auto mechanic as well, who after retirement from the USAF became an auto mechanics instructor for Georgetown High School Career Center in Georgetown, S.C. while starting a residential irrigation partnership with longtime friends, D K & L. Bill had a great sense of humor, enjoyed time with friends and family, and still found time for adventure. Survivors include his devoted and loving wife Nina Dickey; daughters Dawn D. Rowe (Paul), Amy L. Hagan (Todd); grandchildren, Heather Baxley (Sherman), Dustin Mahoney, Aniza Rowe, Whitney Roberson (Spencer), Taylor Allen (Jordan); great grandchildren, Tyler (Hannah), Hunter, Kaleb, Kyle, Jensy, Eli, Easton, Rain, Tatum; Great-great granddaughter, Thea; sister Debra Simmons (Jack) brother-in-law Robert Knight (Dorothy) and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Bill is predeceased by his grandson Wesley W. Mahoney; son-in-laws Darrell J. Rowe and Timothy L. Hagan; sister Sheila C. Myrick and brother-in-law Don Myrick. Services will be held at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel on November 15th 2025, located at 11528 Hwy 17 Bypass in Murrells Inlet S.C.29576. Visitation will begin at 1p.m. and will be followed by a service officiated by Rev. J.V. Mott at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association, The Wounded Warriors Project, or The Alzheimer's Association.

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William Dickey

June 24, 1944 - November 5, 2025