A wake for James will be held Saturday, January 29, 2022 from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM at Cummings & Davis Funeral Home, 13201 Euclid Avenue, East Cleveland, Ohio 44112, followed by a memorial service at 3:30 PM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cummingsanddavisfh.com for the Dickson family.
James S. Dickson started his life’s journey on March 18, 1958. He was born to Dorothy Box and James Cross. At the age of 5, he began his educational path at Charles Dickens Elementary School. While attending Charles Dickens, James was enrolled in enrichment classes and was taught to play the violin, due to his boredom with basic education. James later attended Shaw High School where he graduated with straight A’s in machine trade. At the age of 18, James was contacted by GE and offered a job as a technician and remained employed there for 8 years.
During the late 80’s, James met an interesting young woman by the name of Melissa. Even though she had 5 children of her own, they remained together and bore 3 more children giving them 8 beautiful children. James and Melissa remained together for 36 years until his passing on January 11, 2022.
James has been preceded in death by his mom Dorothy, father James, his grandparents Ola, Mary, Gwin, and Kelsie; and his stepdaughter Shantell. He leaves behind the love of his life, Melissa and their 7 children Le’nnon (Wendy), Terrance, Terry, Louis (Alix), Alexia (Rashon), Kelsie (Ana), and James. 5 siblings Devona, Fontaine (Keith), Stefanie, Gwin, and Jonathan. 4 step siblings Lisa, Lorraine, James and Oliver. 10 grandchildren Jaevin, Le’nia, Cameron, Zahra, Terryah, Louis Sr., Le’najah, Braylene, Lola and Terry. 5 nieces and nephews, Stacy (Jeffry), Courtney, Kevin (Samantha), Morgan and Sherod (Cody). Along with 5 great nieces and nephews, and a very large group of family and friends to cherish his memory.
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