John E. Dickman, age 87, of Amelia passed from this life on January 5, 2009. He is survived by his daughter, Iris Davies, sister, Elsie Chenault both of Richmond, and his granddaughter, April Davies. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday 2PM at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery with military honors following. Arrangements are by the Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home of Amelia.