Dickson

John Craig Dickson Jr., 80, of Gibsonia, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, at Heritage Valley Beaver.

Born March 29, 1944, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late John Craig Dickson and the late Marion (Ludwick) Dickson.

John was a graduate of Shady Side Academy and went on to attend Yale University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts. Upon graduating from Yale, he served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. After the Army, he attended The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania where he earned his MBA.

John spent 33 years teaching history and government, as well as coaching eighth-grade basketball, at Knoch High School in Saxonburg until his retirement. He was also involved with real estate in Butler and Beaver counties for 16 years. John was a member of Nixon United Methodist Church and was very active in the YMCA. He enjoyed reading, exercising, coaching and was an avid fan of the Steelers and Pirates. More than anything, John loved spending time with his family and will be greatly missed by all those who knew him.

He is survived by his three sons, John Craig “JC” (Erin) Dickson III of Gibsonia, Travis Craig (Amy) Dickson of Mars and Jefferson Craig (Mary Ann) Dickson of Rumson, N.J.; and seven grandchildren, Emerson, Eleah, Isabel, Olivia, Annie, Faye and Smith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carole (Smith) Dickson, whom he married Sept. 8, 1967, and who passed away May 19, 2022; and his brother, Frank C. Dickson II.

DICKSON — All are invited to attend a memorial visitation for John Craig Dickson Jr., who died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, at THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 124 E. North St., Butler.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at Nixon United Methodist Church, 334 Airport Road, Butler, with Pastor William “B.T.” Gilligan officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you kindly consider making a memorial contribution in John's name to The Salvation Army at https://give.salvationarmyusa.org.

Those who knew John are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to his unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.