Dateline: Godfrey
Carl "Butch" Evan Dickinson, 73, died at 6:05 a.m. Saturday, November 15, 2014 at OSF St. Anthony's Hospital in Alton. Born December 10, 1940 in Alton, he was the son of Carl H. and Elsie (Vandergriff) Dickinson. He retired as a machinist from Owens Illinois after over 40 years of service. He loved fishing and being outdoors. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Jeff Carver of Alton, two grandchildren Jeffrey Carver Jr. and Annmarie Carver, and his life partner, Carolyn Wallace and her children. Also surviving are two brothers, Jim Dickinson (Vicki) of Alton, Kevan Dickinson (Cindy) of Hartford, a sister, Becky Wulf (Forrest) of Godfrey and many nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his previous wife, Judith Dickinson and a sister, Susan Baker. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Reverend Steve Rice will officiate. Burial will be at Upper Alton Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.


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