Quietly on the morning of November 15, 2013, Thomas Walter Dickerson, 68 of Suitland, MD, entered into eternal rest. Thomas was affectionately known as “Tom” and “Teeny Baby” to family and friends alike. He was the 9th of fourteen children, born on November 21, 1944 in Abell, MD, to the late George Allen and Georgia Anna Dickerson. Thomas received his education in the St. Mary’s County public school system, graduating from Banneker High School. After graduation, he relocated to Washington, D.C., where he worked various jobs. Thomas retired in 2005 from the construction industry where he was a faithful member of the Construction & General Laborers Local Union 657. Thomas was diagnosed with cancer five years ago. Right after his diagnosis, he became a participant in a cancer protocol at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for the duration of his illness. When asked by his doctors if he was willing to participate in this medical research, he unselfishly replied, “Yes. If it doesn’t help me; perhaps it will help someone else”. He never complained about his illness; when speaking of his illness, he would simply say “it is what it is”. Thomas’ participation in this valuable medical research will […]
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