Richard Keith Dickerson May 21, 1953 – June 22, 2021 Richard passed away at the age of 68 on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at the Chatham Kent Health Alliance. Richard is survived by his sister Joanne Cross (Leonard) and predeceased by his parents John and Lavina Dickerson, and sisters Hattie Cross (Melvin), Joyce Hurst (Charlie), Millie Jackson (Charles), Evelyn Chavis (Fred) and Lavina Carter (Jerry). He will be missed by his good friends, Gary Brown of Chatham, Patty of British Columbia and Brian of Toronto, as well as by many nieces, nephews and cousins.  After living and working for many years in British Columbia as a dispatcher for the RCMP, Richard retired to his hometown of Chatham. He was a private man who enjoyed a quiet life with his friends and family.