Harold Dickerson, 81, Celina, died Dec. 21, 2013, at his residence.

He was born June 16, 1932, in Celina, to Harold and Minnie Odesa Smelser Dickerson. On Dec. 7, 1952, he married Virginia Ford, who survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Tim (Janice) Dickerson and David (Monica) Dickerson, all of Celina; a daughter, Jill Gear, Portland, Ore.; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Deceased are two brothers, Ben Dickerson and Robert Dickerson, and a sister, Clara Stachler.

He was a retired employee of Kroger's and Reynolds & Reynolds after 31 years of service. He was a 1951 graduate of Celina High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, Celina.

Private family services will be held Tuesday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, with the Rev. Jon Exman officiating. Burial will be at a later date.

There is no public visitation.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the VA Hospital.

Condolences may be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.