Delos Shelton Dickerson, 82, of Summit, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2019 at Aston Court, surrounded by his family that loved him dearly. In the words of his great-granddaughter, he has gone to see Jesus.

Shelton was born August 13, 1936 to Wesley and Allie Johnston Dickerson. He grew up in Summit and graduated from Johnston Station High School. He and his loving wife, Lillie Caston enjoyed 61 years of marriage. Shelton spent his 42 year career working in the oil field for Shell Oil Company. He was a master mechanic and electrician. Described by his family as a self-taught genius, Shelton was a jack-of-all trades and a collector of knowledge. He loved a challenge, and there was never a problem too big or a project too tough for him. He always figured it out.

Shelton was a life-long member of Johnston Chapel United Methodist Church. He served the Lord and the church with his time, talents, gifts, and service. He served on numerous boards and committees and was Chairman of the Board of Trustees for more than ten years. In retirement, Shelton and Lillie spent countless hours working together on church projects and maintenance.

He was an avid hunter and enjoyed target shooting and discussing guns with family and friends. Shelton loved history and genealogy, an interest shared by his granddaughter, Amanda. They spent hours discussing his vast library of information on various families.

Shelton was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Annie Brown.

He was truly a Hero to his family. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Lillie; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Donna Dickerson of Summit, a daughter and son-in-law, Cornelia and Mark Mize of McComb; grandchildren, Brandi and Ed Benson of Kirkwood, CA, Wes and Amanda Dickerson of Summit, Jenna and Johnathan Selman of Brookhaven, and Connor and Lana Mize of Jackson; great-grandchildren, Joseph and Scarlet Dickerson and Hazel and Eli Benson, along with numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation is Monday, February 25, 2019 at Johnston Chapel United Methodist Church from 12PM until Celebration of Life Services at 2PM with Rev. Dave Steveline officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit.

Family members would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Freddie Butler, Mrs. Kellie Gentry, the staff of Aston Court, Shannon Landen and the staff of Hospice Compassus for their loving care.

Pallbearers are Wes Dickerson, Connor Mize, Jonathan Selman, Justin Lofton, Eric Lofton and Charles Andrews.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Johnston Chapel UMC General fund, 2093 Chapel Drive, Summit, MS 39666.Share condolences at sharkeyfuneralhome.com