Daniel Holt Dickerson, 83, of Lynchburg Virginia was called home by his Heavenly Father on Friday, July 10, 2026. Danny was born in Lynchburg Virginia on July 8, 1943. He is now reunited with his father Hutson Daniel Dickerson and mother Blanche Holmes Holt Dickerson.
In 1962, Danny met Betty Jane Rowles on a school bus heading to William Campbell High School. Danny and Betty married two years later and were married for 62 and ½ years.
During that time, they had three children, Susan Dickerson Coalson, married to Keith Rudd Coalson, Angela Dickerson Drinkard and Finnie Rae Dickerson. Cherishing his memory are his granddaughters, Kesler Dallas Coalson (Stephen Jordan) and McKenna Holt Coalson Finchum (Timothy Finchum). Escorting Danny into the wonderful world of great grandparenthood are Mazie Jane Finchum (6) and Beckett Rudd Finchum (2). Also, cherishing his memory is his friend Bill Miller, who Danny treated like a son. There is also a host of additional friends and family who will keep his memory alive.
In 2005, Danny retired from Framatome as an IT Specialist.
Danny was gifted in woodworking, he is well known for his cutting boards, charcuterie boards, rolling pins and ink pens, to name a few. When he wasn’t wood crafting, he was a sewing artist, creating quilts and aprons. A true nurturer of his backyard garden and a culinarian of biscuits, cheesecakes, fried chicken, and many Italian dishes. His children will attest that these skills skipped a generation.
Danny lived life to the fullest and brought joy to everyone he met. His kindness and his generosity will continue to inspire us all. Danny had a witty sense of humor, always ready with a clever comeback for any situation. Betty always says that he doesn’t talk much but when he does, you better listen. Though he is no longer with us, the love and memories he created will live on in our hearts forever.
Services will be held at Beulah Baptist Church located at 528 Leesville Road, Lynchburg, VA on Wednesday, July 15 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Beulah Baptist Church or Calvary Baptist Church.
Danny will be deeply missed, forever remembered, and always felt in the hearts of those lucky enough to have known him.