Michael T. Dickinson

Michael Terry Dickinson, 45, of Las Vegas, passed on Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at Southern Hills Hospital. He was born July 2, 1964, in Zanesville, a son of Jacquie Dickinson and the late Robert Terry Dickinson. Michael was a Buddhist and frequently traveled to Thailand. His remains will be cremated in Las Vegas and his wife and daughter will take him to Thailand. Michael was an avid reader and studied Philosophy. He enjoyed working out, playing chess and spending time with his family. Michael had several childhood friends that remained close to him throughout his life. Surviving him are his wife, Wiliwan Dickinson and baby daughter Niobe of Las Vegas, NV.; his mother, Jacquie Dickinson (Kunkel) of Zanesville; two sisters, Angie (Chip) Smith of Zanesville and Julie Dickinson of Youngstown; his step sister, January Compton of Zanesville; many nieces, nephews; and his aunts and his uncle. Michael was preceded in death by his father, Robert Terry Dickinson; and his beloved dog Tiger. Friends may call from 6 p.m. until service time at 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at the Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home, 1271 Blue Ave., Zanesville with his nephew, Matthew Terry Dickinson reading his Eulogy.