Julian Thomas “Tom” Dickerson, 75, of York, SC passed away on Monday, November 9th 2026 at his home. Born on March 28th, 1951 in Rock Hill, SC, he was the son of the late Julian Dickerson and Betty Sue Brown Dickerson. Being a graduate of York High School, he enjoyed monthly lunches with his “Green Dragon” classmates. As a retired mechanical engineer, he also enjoyed monthly lunches with a group from York Technical College, where he had served for 20 years as the machine tool technology department manager. Tom was an avid hobbyist of woodworking, bee keeping, fly fishing, hunting, and guns. He proudly told everyone he had started and finished 10 marathons. As a former Boy Scout, he liked to lead young people on short Appalachian Trail hikes. He and his wife, Fran, enjoyed train travel over the US and Canada, as well as their second home in Powderhorn Mountain, NC.
Tom is survived by his wife Frances Overcash Parker; his sons Josh Dickerson (Jennifer) of Charleston, SC, McClure Dickerson (Jennifer) of Clemson, SC, and Charles Dickerson (Mary Leigh) of Fort Mill, SC; his step children Alex Parker of Redding, CA, David Parker (Mitsu) of Canton, GA, and Teri Lewis (William) of Taylors, SC; and his eight grandchildren Caleb and Austin Dickerson, Ellison and Henry Dickerson, Thomas and Kate Lewis and Ben and Adam Parker. He was also survived by his sister Debra D. Moseley (Charlie) of Greenville, SC.
A memorial service will be in the York First Baptist Sanctuary starting at 2:00 PM on Sunday, November 15, 2026 officiated by Reverend Tanner Howard. A visitation will be held after the service in the fellowship hall.
A second memorial service will be held at the Campbell Chapel at Powderhorn Mountain in Deep Gap, NC on Sunday, December 6, 2026.
Memorials in Tom’s name may be made to Samaritan’s Purse at www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/memorial-giving/.
And to Shriners Children’s Greenville, 950 West Faris Rd., Greenville, SC 29605.
Friends and family are invited to share photos, memories, and condolences online at www.brattonfuneralhome.com.
Bratton Funeral Home of York, SC is honored to serve the Dickerson family.
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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.
