Harry Wilmer Dickerson, 82, of Betty's Creek Road, Rabun Gap, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at his home.

Born in the Wolffork community in 1934, he was the son of the late Harry P. and Willie Marie Bolt Dickerson of Mountain City. He was preceded in death by a sister, Hazel D. Holt, of Mountain City.

He was a former employee of Burlington Industries, as training instructor and electrician for 36 years. He was also a Veteran, having served with the U.S. Army's 25th division in Hawaii in 1957, 58 and 59.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Norton Dickerson; one daughter, Nancy Dickerson (Ervin) of Rabun Gap; three sons, Anthony W. Dickerson, of Murrayville, Nathan Dickerson (Chanda) and William Dickerson, of Rabun Gap; three nephews, John Holt (Kathy) of Statesboro, GA, David Holt and Jeffery Holt of Mountain City.

He is also survived by six grandchildren, Brooke Bleckley (Steven), Joshua Chastain (Alicia), Ashley Dickerson, Candice Dickerson, BreeAnna Dickerson, Caytlin Dickerson; as well as two great-grandchildren, Robbie and Allison June.

A visitation will be held at Beck Funeral Home on Friday, April 7, 2017 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm

In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations may be made to the Laura Henson scholarship fund 963 Tiger Connector Rd Tiger, Ga. 30576 attention Melissa Wolfrey

Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Saturday April 8, 2017 at Beck's Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Ronia Hunter officiating, burial follow the service at Betty's Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.