William “Robert” Dickinson, 94, of Spiro, OK passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 in Spiro. Robert was born January 31, 1927 in Shady Point, OK to Jack & Gladys (Jones) Dickinson. He graduated from Panama High School in 1945. With WWII going on, Robert joined the military and served in the Army. After returning stateside, he continued his education at Eastern State College and Northeastern State College, where he finished with a Master's degree. Robert began his career at Pocola, OK in 1950, where he was employed as a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent. He loved teaching and enjoyed his students. Robert retired from Pocola Schools after 36 years and enjoyed fishing and gardening for many years. Robert was also an active Sunday School teacher and deacon at Spiro First Baptist Church for a number of years. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Corrine Sperber and her husband Bernard.
Survivors include his wife Lorane; daughter & son in law, Phyllis & Jerry Killion; grandchildren, Brent Robert & Shontel Daniel, Lori & David Bigley; great grandchildren, Kenzie & Dalton Summers, Brittany Daniel; nephew, Michael Sperber & wife Becky; other relatives, loved ones and friends.
In lieu of flowers please donate to Jon & Amanda Davis, 20123 Sehorn St., Spiro, OK 74959. Private family services were held due to Covid. Thank you for understanding.
He was greatly loved by his students. Always a fair and just man. I admired and respected him.
ReplyDeleteA Christian man, family man and a man of integrity.
ReplyDeleteBack in 1965 I was privileged to be a student in his chemistry class at Pocola. All of the students loved this amazing man. We had great respect for him. So much wisdom he shared with us!
ReplyDeleteA memory that has always stuck with me:. One morning Mr Dickinson backed up to sit on his stool at the podium by his desk. Instead he sat on the world globe that was on a stand. Well......he made a deal with us. He said if we didn't tell anyone he would let us out of class 10 mins early. We laughed and said we would just stay in class. He laughed too. A man of humor.
I have often thought of him thru the years. He lived a long life.
Prayers to the family.
He was loved and respected by all. Pocola schools was blessed to have him for so many years. His devotion, kindness, integrity and fairness was cherished by all. He was the superintendent.
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