William (Bill) Ray Dickinson, 87, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017, surrounded by family. He was born on August 9, 1929, to Ray and Ruth (Waters) Dickinson in White Cloud. On August 7, 1954, he married Nancy Mae Kingsford who survives him. Also surviving are four children, son Mark and Joanne (Sanoff) Dickinson, daughter Cheryl and Edward Vandenbosch, son Charles and Mary (Stout) Dickinson, son Brian and Christina (Deryke) Dickinson, 15 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, siblings, sister Margaret and Merle Gronso and sister Lois and Jack Spaulding, all deceased, brother Elton and Elaine Dickinson, and brother George and Karen Dickinson. Bill worked at Continental in Muskegon, farming, and driving school bus. Bill also enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, dancing and travel with friends. He also loved spending time with all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at 11 AM at Aetna Calvary Church, 3944 W. 1 Mile in White Cloud with Pastor Phil Jones officiating. For a more lasting memorial, friends are asked to consider LOVE INC and the Aetna Calvary Church. Friends may share memories and condolences online at www.crandellfh.com.

Memorial Service

Wednesday, January 11, 2017 11:00 AM

Aetna Calvary Church 3944 W. 1 Mile White Cloud, Michigan 49349