Arthur C (Ott) Dickenson

August 1, 2014

Appalachia, Virginia Arthur C. (Ott) Dickenson, 98, of Appalachia passed away on August 1, 2014 at Lonesome Pine Hospital, Big Stone Gap. Arthur was a devout Christian, a kind and gentle soul. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Appalachia and also attended the First Baptist church of Appalachia. Arthur was a WWII Navy Veteran. He was a Master Mason of Appalachia Lodge #229 and was Mason of the Year in 2007. Arthur was a Life Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #10673. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #0185. Arthur served the town of Appalachia as a volunteer fireman for many years and as a town councilman for several years. He was a member and former president of the Appalachia Lions Club. Arthur was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Henry J. Dickenson; his first wife, Beulah Brooks Dickenson; brothers, Robert (Bob), Bill, Joe, Jack, Ted, Gary; sisters Birdie and Nettie. Arthur is survived by his wife, Sue Dorton Dickenson; nieces, Barbara Cantrell of Harrison, TN, Judy Weatherford of Blountville, TN, Linda Walsh of New Hampshire, Edith McGee of Idaho; nephew, Wentz Dickenson of Crossville, TN; brother-in-law, Joseph Brooks and wife Neva of Big Stone Gap, VA; sister-in-laws, Judith Agrifolio of Appalachia, Elizabeth Black of Texas; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at the Roy A. Green Funeral Home, Appalachia. Funeral services will be conducted beginning at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Billy McDonald officiating. Procession will follow to Powell Valley Memorial Gardens for the committal. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Roy A. Green Funeral Home, Appalachia is in charge of the arrangements.