Obituary of Allen “Jim” Dickinson

Allen “Jim” Dickinson, 77, of Ocala passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at West Marion Community Hospital in Ocala.

Jim worked 50 years as a machinist for several different companies. After retirement, he spent his free time spoiling his dog Baby, playing cribbage with family, and enjoying watching the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots.

Jim is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Sonja “Sunny” Dickinson, son Michael Dickinson and wife Andrea, daughter Ruth Myers and husband Robert, stepsons John Healey, and wife Lisa, Robert Healey and wife Debbie; Five granddaughters and three grandsons; sister Helen Duke and husband Horace; brother Fred Dickinson and wife Bette-Ann. He is preceded in death by his parents Gayland and Donelda Dickinson, sister Jane Dickinson and brother Paul Dickinson.

A visitation will be held from 5-7pm on Monday, November 29, 2021 at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, Ocala. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Humane Society of Marion County, 701 NW 14th Rd, Ocala, Florida 34475. Online condolences may be sent at www.hiers-baxley.com.