Dr. Lewis Dickinson
Dr. Lewis Dickinson
Dr. Lewis Dickinson, 87, died peacefully on Friday, January 28 in Glasgow, Kentucky. A graduate of Glasgow High School, he received a degree from Transylvania University and then attended the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He received his MD degree in December 1942, the same month he married Selma Goodman, his loving wife for 52 years. She preceded him in death in 1994.
After his internship, he reported for active duty with the U. S. Army. Eventually assigned to the 10th Mountain Division, he trained with the ski troops of the 10th Mountain at Camp Hale, Colorado. The Division was deployed to Italy and saw fierce action against the German army. Captain Dickinson was awarded the Bronze Star for courage under fire.
Following the war he completed specialty work in diabetes and internal medicine before returning to Glasgow where he established a medical practice with his brother, Dr. John Dickinson, who was a surgeon. For many years, Dr. Dickinson was Glasgow’s only specialist in internal medicine. Dr. Lewis was later joined in practice by his son, Dr. L. G. Dickinson. He brought electrocardiography to T. J. Samson Hospital and Glasgow.
Dr. Dickinson was a member of the Kentucky Medical Association since 1949. Dr. Dickinson was a Fellow in the American College of Physicians since 1955, as well as a member of the Society of Internal Medicine. He was a member and past president of the Kentucky Diabetes Association. He served as a member of the Area Health Planning Council. While he practiced internal medicine, he devoted significant study to diabetes, especially working with diabetic children.
Dr. Dickinson served as board member for the Kentucky Heart Association. In July, 1969, he was elected chairman of the Mammoth Cave Mental Retardation Regional Board and was instrumental in gaining the Mental Health Center in Glasgow. He served for 15 years as chairman of the Utilization Review Committee at the T. J. Sampson Community Hospital.
He was deacon, elder and trustee at First Christian Church, Glasgow, Kentucky, and with his wife was sponsor of the Chi Rho youth group. He was an active supporter of Boy Scouts of America, and attained Eagle rank. He had a long association with Rotary Scout Camp, including helping to build some of the original cabins. Among his extensive interests, he was an accomplished amateur botanist and expert on ferns. He frequently provided lectures to local groups using slide photography. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hiking and travel with wife Selma. He was active in the Glasgow Lions Club.
Dr. Dickinson was a beloved father and grandfather. He is survived by four children, Jeanne Dickinson White and husband John White, Marietta, Georgia; Dr. L. G. Dickinson and wife, Sherry Dickinson, Jake Dickinson and wife Pat Dickinson, Temple Dickinson and wife Jan Wussow Dickinson, all of Glasgow. His grandchildren are Lucy White Carlson, Jefferson Dickinson, Kathy Dickinson Glass, Paul White, John Dickinson, and Benjamin Temple Dickinson. Eight great-grandchildren also survive. Other survivors include brother-in-law, Jack Goodman and his wife Bonnie as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held, Saturday, 5pm-7pm at Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home, North Race Street, Glasgow. Visitation will continue Sunday, 1pm at First Christian Church, 1100 N. Race Street, Glasgow with funeral services at 2pm. Burial will be in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Glasgow First Christian Church Building Fund or to Rotary Scout Camp, c/o Benny Dickinson, 107 Trigg Court, Glasgow, KY 42141.
