John William Dickson, Jr., age 83, departed this life on 9/22/2024 at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House. He was born on 10/21/1940 in Memphis Tennessee and resided the last several years at Schilling Gardens Assisted Living in Collierville Tennessee. John was a graduate of Nicholas Blackwell High School and attended the University of Tennessee at Martin. He retired after 28 years of service at Chuck Hutton Chevrolet. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Marianne Dickson, and his grandson, Samuel Brown. John is survived by his daughter, Deirdre Dickson Brown, her husband, David Brown, grandchildren, Will and Meredith Brown, his sister, Virginia Cochran, and several nieces. A private graveside service for the family will be held.