Robert Dickson
February 7, 1963 - January 2, 2016

On the morning of January 2, 2016, Robert passed away peacefully in Los Angeles, CA as a result of natural causes. Robert was 52 years old. Robert Dickson was born in Dallas, TX on February 7, 1963. He was the second of the three sons of Jeanie Smith. Robert played little league baseball in Farmers Branch, TX and later graduated from R. L. Turner high school in Carrollton, TX. Robert attended college at the University of North Texas (formerly North Texas State University). Robert held many very interesting jobs which afforded him the opportunity to meet many friends and travel around the country. As a young man Robert worked in construction and also traveled with a crew across the Midwest operating heavy machinery and harvesting wheat crops. He later worked at many popular Denton and Dallas area restaurants including the Denton Country Club, The Wild Turkey, the Sheraton Hotel and others. Robert then worked as a satellite and cable installation technician for various companies in different parts of the country and later worked as office manager for these types of businesses. Robert also served his country for two years in the U.S. National Guard where he attained the rank of Sergeant. In his spare time Robert enjoyed working with his hands. He would often help others with painting projects, car maintenance and home repairs. Robert is survived by his two daughters and their families Savannah, James, Ricky, Kasin and Stetson Self, Tiffany, Jonathan, Jaylen, Kendellynn and Rozlyn Baldwin, his parents Jeanie and Don Smith, his six brothers and their families Don, Erin and Ariel Dickson, Stephen Dickson, Jeanifer, Ron, Sophia and Peyton Amedeo and Jacqualyn Tin, Scott and Emma Smith, Greg Smith, Chris, Susan, Houston, Hayden and Katherine Smith and David, Patty, Jordan and Ben Smith.