FRANKLINTON-Thomas Eldridge Dicker-son, 85, died Saturday, April 25, 2015, at Rex Hospital. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 29, at 2 p.m. at Lancaster's Franklinton Chapel, 504 E. Mason Street, Franklinton. with the Rev. Helen Champion officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.

He was born to the late Oscar Samuel and Ester Ayscue Dickerson. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired in 1996 from Burlington Industries after 45 years of service. He was a member of Franklinton United Methodist Church and was also a member of American Legion Post # 52.

Surviving: his wife, Phyllis M. Dickerson; sons, Gregory Thomas Dickerson (Cindy) of Franklinton and Todd Dickerson, also of Franklinton; five grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Lancaster's Franklinton Chapel. Online condolences may be made to www.lancasterfcs.com.