Jay Reese Dickerson, 85

     MILFORD, DE — Jay Reese Dickerson, of Milford, DE, gained his angel wings on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Jay was born in Lewes, DE, the beloved son of the late W. Mitchell (Mitch) and Ruth L. Dickerson. He was a proud graduate of Milton High School, Class of 1959. Following graduation, Jay honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. A master of all trades, Jay possessed an extraordinary talent for understanding how things worked. Over his long and industrious career, his skills were valued across many organizations.
     Jay was a devoted member of the Lighthouse Christian Center. He truly lived his faith through a life of service to others. Jay never hesitated to lend his skilled hands and generous heart to anyone in need, but above all, he cherished traveling and making memories with his family. Jay was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Ann Dickerson; his grandson, Joseph L. McIlvain; his brother, Ralph A. Dickerson; and his sister, Nancy F. Hitchens.
     He leaves behind a legacy of love and is survived by his children, J.R. Dickerson (Kim) and Paige McIlvain (Donald); his three grandchildren, Jessica Ritter (Brooks), Jeremy Dickerson (Veronica), and John McIlvain (Ciana); and his cherished greatgrandchildren, Hannah Cannady Dickerson, Ari Dickerson, Austin Dickerson, Hannah Ritter, Sophia Ritter, and Ava Ritter.
     Visitation will be at Lofland Funeral Home, 102 Lakeview Avenue, Milford on Friday, August 28, 2026 from 12-1, where a service will follow at 1 pm. Burial will take place at Milford Community Cemetery, Route 113, Milford. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to Food Bank of Delaware, 102 Delaware Veterans Blvd., Milford, DE 19963 or Home of the Brave, 6632 Sharps Rd., Milford, DE 19963. Letters of condolence may be shared with the family at www.loftlandmcknatt.com.