Foster Lee Dickson Jr., 75 of Tyrone, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022. He was born in Philipsburg on July 29, 1947, the son of the late Foster Sr. and Malinda (Shaw) Dickson. On June 24, 1993 in Winchester, VA, he married Shawnee Barto who survives. Also surviving are two sons: Randy (Brenda) Dickson of Mill Hall, and John (Janel) Dickson of Tyrone; three grandchildren: Corey and Steven "Tyler" Barnhart, and Alexis Dickson; four great-grandchildren: Mayson, Zoey, Charlie, and McKenna; two sisters: Janet (David) Summers and Jeanette Ramsey; and five brothers: Francis (Karen), Raymond "Buck" (Jean), Ralph (Michele), Victor (Rose), and Jeff (Liz) Dickson.

Foster attended Tyrone High School and was of the protestant faith. He enlisted in the US Army and served honorably during the Vietnam Conflict.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and spent a lot of time at his hunting camp in Sinnemahoning. He was also a member of the Tyrone Sportsman's Club. He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was a man with a great sense of humor who loved to make people laugh and smile.

A funeral service with military honors for Foster Lee Dickson Jr. will be held on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Feller Memorial Home with Reverends Ken Patterson and Todd Christine officiating. Friends will be received from 11:30 am until the 2:00 pm service at the funeral home. Contributions in his memory may be made to the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Voluntary Service Program, 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd. Second Floor, Altoona, PA 16602.

Arrangements are under the care of the Feller Memorial Home.