This week I lost a very dear friend, Craig J. Dickson. Craig was a true Texan is every sense of the word. A kindred spirit, generous, kind and yes, eccentric. That is what made him so special to everyone he met. I will miss you Craig. Thank you for the memories. I know even in Heaven, you’re Chasing the Texas sunsets.
FROM THE TRUETOTEXAS.COM WEBSITE:
Craig J. Dickson was born in Texas on April 2, 1949 and has been“Chasing the Texas sunsets” ever since. Craig attended “All Saints” Elementary School, graduated from Katy High School in 1968, and attended Texas A&M University. Craig passed away on December 29, 2009 following a battle with cancer.
Preceded in death by his father R.W. Dickson and his mother Katherine Dickson Tyra.
He is survived by “high school girlfriend” his wife of over 38 years Cassie Dixon Dickson, his daughter Rachel D. Kellner and her husband Charles Kellner, and his grandson “The King” Dixon Charles Kellner. He is also survived by his sisters Joan Dickson and Diane Dickson; his two nieces and nephew, Shannon Beckman, Dora Ann Gostecnik and Dustin Fisher; R.V. and Thyra Dixon, Carol and Gary Gostecnik; and all of his cousins.
Craig made a living marketing real property and was a lifelong member of the Houston Association of Realtors. But, his career was “Chasing the Texas sunsets” criss crossing Texas from Sabine Point to El Paso and from the mouth of the Rio Grande to Palo Duro Canyon. Someone asked Craig “What are you going to do when you have criss crossed all of Texas”? Craig’s reply! Start all over again.
Condolences may be shared with family at
ChasingTexasSunsets@truetotexas.com
Jacqueline D'Elia Freelance garden writer, photographer, wordpress blog designer, and computer geek. Earned a BS in Horticulture at Texas A&M. She gardens in Houston Texas and enjoys growing organic food in her raised bed garden. You can follow her garden antics on Twitter @JDElia.
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that was great Jackie, He was such a character that was full of life and love. No one could ever be down when Craig was around, he brought a smile to everyone. I will miss hearing “Hello Darlin!”
He will be missed dearly.
So sorry to hear about your friend. He seemed a great spirit and I loved the video. Makes me miss Texas even more.
Thank you Jean.
I’m sorry to hear that your friend has passed away, Jackie. A sad ending to the year.
Thank you Pam.
Sorry for your loss Jackie. Thinking of you! Carol
Thank you Carol.
Goodbye, dear Texan. Through the video and Craig’s blog, I feel very privileged to have had a glimpse at this wonderful man’s life. Sunsets will seem all the more special to me now. Jackie, I’m so sorry you lost such a dear friend.
Thank you Meredith.
Jackie – I am so sorry to hear about Craig Dickson’s passing. I know what a loss this for all of his friends, loved ones and all of Texas.
May he be remembered in all the beautiful sunsets we all have the privilege in seeing in the evening.
L