CARL 'BUTCH' DICKINSON

GODFREY - Carl "Butch" Evan Dickinson, 73, died at 6:05 a.m. Saturday, November 15, 2014, at OSF St. Anthony's Hospital in Alton.

Born December 10, 1940 in Alton, he was the son of Carl H. and Elsie (Vandergriff) Dickinson. He retired as a machinist from Owens Illinois after over 40 years of service. He loved fishing and being outdoors.

Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Jeff Carver of Alton; two grandchildren, Jeffrey Carver Jr. and Annmarie Carver; and his life partner, Carolyn Wallace and her children. Also surviving are two brothers, Jim Dickinson (Vicki) of Alton, Kevan Dickinson (Cindy) of Hartford; a sister, Becky Wulf (Forrest) of Godfrey; and many nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his previous wife, Judith Dickinson; and a sister, Susan Baker.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of funeral service at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Reverend Steve Rice will officiate. Burial will be at Upper Alton Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the

American Cancer Society 

Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com

Funeral Home

Gent Funeral Home
2409 State Street Alton, IL 62002
(618) 466-5544

Published in The Telegraph from Nov. 15 to Nov. 17, 2014