Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameCecil Davis DICKSON 
470, Dorothy “Dottie” Isley Dickson,404, Cecil Davis Dickson-Male-29 February 1936 – 16 September 2015-•-GS7Q-JJC,470, Cecil Davis Dickson
470, Dorothy “Dottie” Isley Dickson,404, Cecil Davis Dickson-Male-29 February 1936 – 16 September 2015-•-GS7Q-JJC,470, Cecil Davis DicksonBirthFeb 29, 1936, Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina404, Cecil Davis Dickson-Male-29 February 1936 – 16 September 2015-•-GS7Q-JJC,470, Cecil Davis Dickson
DeathSep 16, 2015, Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina404,470, Cecil Davis Dickson
BurialSunset Cemetery, 412 W Sumter St, Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina470, Cecil Davis Dickson
Spouses
1“Dottie” Dorothy Louise ISLEY 470, Dorothy “Dottie” Isley Dickson,404, Dorothy Louise Isley-Female-20 January 1937 – 2 May 2015-•-GS7V-LGD
470, Dorothy “Dottie” Isley Dickson,404, Dorothy Louise Isley-Female-20 January 1937 – 2 May 2015-•-GS7V-LGDBirthJan 20, 1937, Danville, Danville City, Virginia470, Dorothy “Dottie” Isley Dickson,404, Dorothy Louise Isley-Female-20 January 1937 – 2 May 2015-•-GS7V-LGD
DeathMay 2, 2015, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina470, Dorothy “Dottie” Isley Dickson,404, Dorothy Louise Isley-Female-20 January 1937 – 2 May 2015-•-GS7V-LGD
BurialCleveland Memorial Park, Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina470, Dorothy “Dottie” Isley Dickson,404, Dorothy Louise Isley-Female-20 January 1937 – 2 May 2015-•-GS7V-LGD
FatherErnest Boston ISLEY (1887-1961)
MotherNancy Louise WORTHY (1905-1996)
MarriageAug 8, 1959, Cleveland County, North Carolina404, Dorothy Louise Isley-Female-20 January 1937 – 2 May 2015-•-GS7V-LGD
Obituary Online notes for Cecil Davis DICKSON
SHELBY- Cecil Davis Dickson, 79, died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, at Hospice at Wendover.
He was born in Cleveland County, NC to Brady W. Sr. and Isabel Davis Dickson.
Cecil served as President of the 1954 class of Shelby High School and upon graduation, was made lifetime President. Much of his pleasure was derived from keeping up with former classmates and planning reunions.
After high school, Cecil attended Davidson College and graduated in 1958.
Upon graduation he began working with his father at Dickson Auto Supply in Shelby, and that became his lifelong profession. Upon his father's death in 1963, Cecil operated the business until his retirement in 2009.
During his career, he was a member of the NC Automotive Wholesaler's Association, and served a term as President. His civic involvement included being a member of the Kiwanis Club, where he served a term as President.
Cecil was elected to the Board of County Commissioners in 1992, and during his tenure, he served as Chairman all four years.
He was a lifelong member and deacon of Shelby Presbyterian Church.
He enjoyed playing golf, reading, skiing, being with friends and family, and having lunch with his Gambini friends were among his many pleasures in life.
Burial: Sunset Cemetery
Arrangements: Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby 470, Cecil Davis Dickson
He was born in Cleveland County, NC to Brady W. Sr. and Isabel Davis Dickson.
Cecil served as President of the 1954 class of Shelby High School and upon graduation, was made lifetime President. Much of his pleasure was derived from keeping up with former classmates and planning reunions.
After high school, Cecil attended Davidson College and graduated in 1958.
Upon graduation he began working with his father at Dickson Auto Supply in Shelby, and that became his lifelong profession. Upon his father's death in 1963, Cecil operated the business until his retirement in 2009.
During his career, he was a member of the NC Automotive Wholesaler's Association, and served a term as President. His civic involvement included being a member of the Kiwanis Club, where he served a term as President.
Cecil was elected to the Board of County Commissioners in 1992, and during his tenure, he served as Chairman all four years.
He was a lifelong member and deacon of Shelby Presbyterian Church.
He enjoyed playing golf, reading, skiing, being with friends and family, and having lunch with his Gambini friends were among his many pleasures in life.
Burial: Sunset Cemetery
Arrangements: Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby 470, Cecil Davis Dickson