Rodney Dickson

Rodney Dickson, 68, of Kankakee, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024, at Riverside Medical Center. He was born March 30, 1955, in Kankakee, the son of Virgil and Helen (Posing) Dickson. On March 31, 2006, he married Karen at the Kankakee Courthouse. He was a mechanic and a natural handy man. He loved to listen to music, sing, and to go fishing. He enjoyed spending time with his dog, Penny. At family gatherings, he liked playing bags and darts. Most of all he loved spending any kind of time with family, especially his grandchildren. Rodney is survived by his sons, Loren (Stephany) Dickson of Danville and James (Laura) Dickson of Bourbonnais; a daughter, Helen (Brandon) Vance of Bradley; brothers, Virgil Dickson of Chebanse, Victor (Judy) Dickson of Terre Haute, IN, and Jerry Dickson of Sacramento, CA; 11 grandchildren, Conner Bentley, Adam Hedges, Corey Norris, Jazmynne Soulinge, Jayden Hunter, Steven Hunter Jr., Gabryonna Soulinge, Austin Vance, Carson Reck, Nevaeh Dickson, and Annabelle Dickson; adopted son, Eric (Melody) Bushey, and their children Matty and Ariel; as well as many nieces and nephews; special friend, Tara Villagomez; and good friend, Ron Goad. He is preceded in death by his wife, Karen Dickson; his parents; brothers, Jack Dickson and Howard Dickson; sister-in-law, Sue Dickson; niece, Stacey Dickson; father-in-law, Virgil Smith; mother-in-law, Ann Smith; along with several aunts, uncles, and many close friends. The funeral service will be held Saturday, February 10, 2024, at New Vision Church, 1501 E. Merchant Street, Kankakee, IL at noon. Cremation Rites were accorded. Memorials may be made to the family’s wishes.