Name: Dr Lewis Dickinson
Residence: Glasgow KY
Died: Friday, 28 Jan 2005, age 89
Graduate of Glasgow High School, he received a degree from Transylvania University and attended the University of Louisville School of Medicine. Received his MD degree in December 1942, the month he married Selma Goodman, his wife for 52 years who preceded him in death in 1994. After his internship, he reported for active duty with the U S Army. He was assigned to the 10th Mountain Division; trained with the ski troops of the 10th Mountain at Camp Hale, Colorado. The Division was deployed to Italy and saw fierce action against the German army. Captain Dickinson was awarded the Bronze Star for courage under fire.
Following the war he completed speciality work in diabetes and internal medicine before returning to Glasgow where he established a medical practice with his brother, Dr. John Dickinson, who was a surgeon. For many years, Dr. Dickinson was Glasgow's only specialist in internal medicine. He was later joined in practice by his son, Dr. L. G. Dickinson. He bought electrocardiography to T. J. Samson Community Hospital and Glasgow.
Dr. Dickinson was a member of the Kentucky Medical Association since 1949. He was a Fellow in the American College of Physicians since 1955, as well as a member of the Society of Internal Medicine. He was a member and past president of the Kentucky Diabetes Association and served as a member of the Area Health Planning Council. While he practiced internal medicine, he devoted significant study to diabetes, especially working with diabetic children.
Dr. Dickinson served as a board member for the Kentucky Yeart Association. In July, 1969, he was elected chairman of the Mammoth Cave Mental Retardation Regional Board and was instrumental in gaining the Mental Health Center in Glasgow. He served for 15 years as chairman of the Utilization Review Committee at the T. J. Samsom Community Hospital.
He was deacon, elder and trustee at First Christian Church, Glasgow, and with his wife was a sponsor of the Chi Rho youth group. He was an active supporter of Boy Scouts of America, and attained Eagle rank. He had a long association with Rotary Scout Camp, including helping to build some of the original cabins. Among his extensive interests, he was an accomplished amateur botanist and expert on ferns. He frequently provided lectures to local grouups, using slide photography. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hiking and travel with wife Selma. He was active in the Glasgow Lions Club.
He is survived by:
Four children: Jeanne Dickinson White and husband John of Marietta GA, Dr L G Dickinson White and wife Sherry, Jake Dickinson and wife Pat, Temple Dickinson and wife Jan Wussow Dickinson, all of Glasgow.
Grandchildren: Lucy White Carlson, Jefferson Dickinson, Kathy Dickinson Glass, Paul White, John Dickinson, Benjamin Temple Dickinson.
Eight great-grandchilden
Brother-in-law: Jack Goodman and wife Boone
Numerous nieces and nephews.
Services: 2 pm Sunday, 30 Jan 2005, First Christian Church, burial Glasgow Municipal Cemetery, Hatcher and Saddler Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Glasgow (KY) Daily Times, Sunday, 30 Jan 2005, p. 2. |
