Just heard about Mr. Dickey's passing. Thoroughly enjoyed reading through the other's various tributes. Ditto. I was also in Troop 7. Mr. Dickey had such a positive impact on so many lives - mine included. We all learned so much from and had so many great adventures with Cliff. Just wish I would have told him in the living years what a blessing he was. Of course, we will see him again so will be sure to tell him when that time comes <><

- Drew Fuqua, Atlanta, GA

Mr. Dickey was an active adult leader in Troop 7 when my son joined the unit. He was always working with the young scouts on knots and other basic skills. His Scoutmaster stories illustrated to both youth and adults why the Scout Oath and Law should be part of everyday living. As an adult leader I often ask the youth if they are setting an example. The answer is always yes; the Scouts know it is the type of example that is important. Mr. Dickey was in every way a positive example for adult leaders. He will be missed.

- Allan Coutts, North Augusta, SC

Mr.Dickey was my scoutmaster in the mid fifties. THAT WAS THE BEST EXPERIENCE THAT I HAD IN MY EARLY TEENAGE YEARS. HE WAS A GREAT DISCIPLINARIAN, AND ONE WHOM I REALLY RESPECTED, AND ONE WHO WAS SO INTERESTING AND FUN TO BE AROUND. HE WAS A SPECIAL FRIEND AND WOULD STOP BY TO SEE ME AND MANY TIMES BRING TOMATOES ETC. AT THE END OF THE SUMMER WHEN HE WOULD COME BACK TO BELVEDERE FROM THE MOUNTAINS. I REALLY APPRECIATED HIM AND LOVED HIM VERY MUCH. HE GAVE SO MUCH OF HIMSELF & TIME TO US YOUNG SCOUTS. I LEARNED MANY GREAT LESSONS FROM HIM. HE WILL SURELY BE MISSED. THANK YOU CLIFF! NEWTON MANLY, NORTH AUGUSTA,SC.

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My father passed away in 1978 when I was eleven. Mr. Dickey took us scouts so many places camping. It was so needed in my life at that time. He taught me how to read a map the first trip I went on! I regret not staying in the scouts more for Mr. Dickey than myself. He gave so much to so many.

- Ashley Ergle , Modoc, Sc

Mr.Dickey was a close friend of my parents for over 60 years.He was my scoutmaster as well as both my brothers for many years.He taught so many of us the lessons we needed to succeed in life.He was a friend to so many and will be missed.

- Mackey and Dell Ballard, North Augusta, SC

Cliff and my father worked at DuPont and were active in Boy Scouts. I remember Cliff as always ready to help and especially tell you how to do something the right way! He would give you his own shirt if you need one. I haven't lived in North Augusta since 1968 but growing up there, knowing people like Cliff gave me the foundation for life that I want for all my children.

- Don Holzworth, Coral Springs, Fl

I met Cliff in 1974 and have been friends with him since then. I was scoutmaster of Troop 7 during the 90's. We have owned the Camper next door to him in Laurel Bank Campground since 1999. He would come over in the morning and say, "Chuck, I have been thinking". I would then answer, "Cliff, what am I fixing to do because I knew my day had been planned. He was a great friend and we will greatly miss him.

- Chuck &Jackie Hall, North Augusta, SC

I have had the pleasure over the last couple of years of being a friend and a Scouter with Mr Dickey. I am currently the Scoutmaster at Troop 7 in North Augusta. I can't begin to tell the stories and the skills that Mr Dickey has shared with these youth. I would always ask him to give the boys a few "words of wisdom" if he did not mind. He would always say, "It would be my pleasure". The talks that he shared really made a difference to some our youth. You would look over during a meeting and Mr Dickey had come in and was sitting there teaching a young Scout a new knot. He was always giving back. Over the past year or so Mr Dickey decided he was going to pass on some of his Scout memorabilia. He shared many books, patches, equipment, etc. with the boys in Troop 7. Another way of giving back and making a difference in a young mans life. But I was most grateful when he wanted me to have his walking stick that he had hiked so many miles with. The miles and scenery that this stick and Mr Dickey had seen is unmentionable. He has changed the lives of many youth and adults. I was so happy to call him a dear friend and a great Scoutmaster. But most of all Troop 7 Loved "Mr Dickey".

- Donald Wilson, North Augusta , SC

Cliff Dickey was my scout master in the 1960's and had a profound impact on my life. I learned how to deal appropriatly with people and how to be a good one myself. Mr. Dickey helped me get my second job at Camp Bert Maxwell. I saw Mr. Dickey in Augusta last year and I am glad I did (his first comment was, "you need to shave"). My best memory was when Mr. Dickey took several other scouts on a camping vacation to Niagra Fall, Expo 67 in Montreal, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Imagine today an adult willing to share his vacation with a bunch of kids? He scheduled private guided tours for us to a Sikorsky helecopter plant and a Lucky Strike cigeratte plant (okay, it was a different era). But imagine the opportunity for a group of 6 graders. We took the ferry from Nova Scotia to Maine. My wife and I went to Maine this past September and Imrelived those memories from 49 years ago. Thanks to this great man, I can look back over those years and be proud of the adult he helped mold.....David Ross, Troop 7, Wolf Patrol Leader, Order of the Arrow (Bobwhite Lodge), Eagle Scout.

- David Ross, Summerfield, NC

Dickey, as all Troop 7 scouts called him was a most remarkable man. He led us on grand adventures to Florida, North Carolina, New Mexico, Arizona and California but some of my fondest memories are of fishing with him in the spillway at Camp Linwood Hayne near Augusta. He was an extraordinary story teller and captivated us with tales around campfires. I will always remember a discussion about how to know right from wrong...he said it was really very simple... if you would be glad for your parents to know about it it was right; if you would be ashamed it was wrong. Many, many years later when my mother died in 2005 Dickey was there at the graveside to see my two older brothers (Andy and Mike) and myself. We talked of going fishing at that spillway at Camp Linwood Hayne again and at least in our memories shared the experience. Thank God for men like Cliff Dickey who devote their lives to kids.

- Tim Driver, Charleston, SC

My condolences to the Dickey Family on the passing of your loved one. My Jehovah God grant you his peace while you await his promise at John 5:28 [ to resurrect those who have been asleep in death]. May fond memories of Clifford linger in your hearts and bring you peace in the days ahead.

- Henry, , GA

Mr. Dickey was also my scout master in troop 7. I'll always remember those times and his simple explanations. In later years I always wanted to reach out to him when I would see him due to the quality time he spent with me and so many others. I even got to work with him at the plant in later years. A special giving and caring man.

- Joel Britton, North Augusta, SC

I had the honor of meeting Cliff about 20 years ago when I was a leader in Troop 7, eventually becoming Scoutmaster. Cliff always worked with the younger scouts, teaching them basic scouting skills such as knot tying and fire making. He also would take them trout fishing in North Carolina, and was respected by both the scouts and the leaders. He had been with Troop 7 in North Augusta, SC, for over 60 years and was a positive role model for three generations of young men. His presence will be missed, and my condolences go to his family.

- Jim Stafford, North Augusta, SC

Mr. Dickey was a great influence in my life. He demonstrated and taught Christian values as well as an appreciation for the outdoors. His friendship to my parents and to my brother and I as young scouts was invaluable. So sorry for your loss.

- Robert Belding, Columbia, SC

My condolences to the family. Cliff and I were in the North Augusta Lion's Club together, I enjoyed talking to him and hearing about his scouting activity.

- Jack Kendall, North Augusta, SC

I'm 67 and Cliff was also my scoutmaster. While on a camping trip several of us got into some mischief. Cliff, who never fathered any children but raised hundreds, taught me a valuable life lesson which still guides me today. His name will not be recorded anywhere in the history books but he had a positive impact on many young men in North Augusta. Over the years I have shared those feelings with him. I last saw Cliff about a year ago with Amos Steedley at a restaurant in North Augusta. I had the opportunity to pay his check before he could. It felt good then. Feels better now. Sorry I cannot be there Thursday to pay him my gratitude.

- Lark Jones, North Augusta, SC

I am 78, now , and have known Cliff Dickey as my scout master and friend since I was eleven. This has been quite a good experience for many of my friends and myself. Cliff was a friend of North Augusta through scouting and many other ways. Several months ago my wife and I had lunch with him at Arby's in North Augusta. We reminisced over scouting, time in the mountains and friends in common over the years. What a friend. I am sure to be with him in God's heaven in the not too long future. Thanks for being able to call you a friend in my life.

- Terrell Wiggins III, North Augusta, SC

Just heard about Mr. Dickey's passing. Thoroughly enjoyed reading through the other's various tributes. Ditto. I was also in Troop 7. Mr. Dickey had such a positive impact on so many lives - mine included. We all learned so much from and had so many great adventures with Cliff. Just wish I would have told him in the living years what a blessing he was. Of course, we will see him again so will be sure to tell him when that time comes <><

- Drew Fuqua, Atlanta, GA

Mr. Dickey was an active adult leader in Troop 7 when my son joined the unit. He was always working with the young scouts on knots and other basic skills. His Scoutmaster stories illustrated to both youth and adults why the Scout Oath and Law should be part of everyday living. As an adult leader I often ask the youth if they are setting an example. The answer is always yes; the Scouts know it is the type of example that is important. Mr. Dickey was in every way a positive example for adult leaders. He will be missed.

- Allan Coutts, North Augusta, SC

Mr.Dickey was my scoutmaster in the mid fifties. THAT WAS THE BEST EXPERIENCE THAT I HAD IN MY EARLY TEENAGE YEARS. HE WAS A GREAT DISCIPLINARIAN, AND ONE WHOM I REALLY RESPECTED, AND ONE WHO WAS SO INTERESTING AND FUN TO BE AROUND. HE WAS A SPECIAL FRIEND AND WOULD STOP BY TO SEE ME AND MANY TIMES BRING TOMATOES ETC. AT THE END OF THE SUMMER WHEN HE WOULD COME BACK TO BELVEDERE FROM THE MOUNTAINS. I REALLY APPRECIATED HIM AND LOVED HIM VERY MUCH. HE GAVE SO MUCH OF HIMSELF & TIME TO US YOUNG SCOUTS. I LEARNED MANY GREAT LESSONS FROM HIM. HE WILL SURELY BE MISSED. THANK YOU CLIFF! NEWTON MANLY, NORTH AUGUSTA,SC.

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My father passed away in 1978 when I was eleven. Mr. Dickey took us scouts so many places camping. It was so needed in my life at that time. He taught me how to read a map the first trip I went on! I regret not staying in the scouts more for Mr. Dickey than myself. He gave so much to so many.

- Ashley Ergle , Modoc, Sc

Mr.Dickey was a close friend of my parents for over 60 years.He was my scoutmaster as well as both my brothers for many years.He taught so many of us the lessons we needed to succeed in life.He was a friend to so many and will be missed.

- Mackey and Dell Ballard, North Augusta, SC

Cliff and my father worked at DuPont and were active in Boy Scouts. I remember Cliff as always ready to help and especially tell you how to do something the right way! He would give you his own shirt if you need one. I haven't lived in North Augusta since 1968 but growing up there, knowing people like Cliff gave me the foundation for life that I want for all my children.

- Don Holzworth, Coral Springs, Fl

I met Cliff in 1974 and have been friends with him since then. I was scoutmaster of Troop 7 during the 90's. We have owned the Camper next door to him in Laurel Bank Campground since 1999. He would come over in the morning and say, "Chuck, I have been thinking". I would then answer, "Cliff, what am I fixing to do because I knew my day had been planned. He was a great friend and we will greatly miss him.

- Chuck &Jackie Hall, North Augusta, SC

I have had the pleasure over the last couple of years of being a friend and a Scouter with Mr Dickey. I am currently the Scoutmaster at Troop 7 in North Augusta. I can't begin to tell the stories and the skills that Mr Dickey has shared with these youth. I would always ask him to give the boys a few "words of wisdom" if he did not mind. He would always say, "It would be my pleasure". The talks that he shared really made a difference to some our youth. You would look over during a meeting and Mr Dickey had come in and was sitting there teaching a young Scout a new knot. He was always giving back. Over the past year or so Mr Dickey decided he was going to pass on some of his Scout memorabilia. He shared many books, patches, equipment, etc. with the boys in Troop 7. Another way of giving back and making a difference in a young mans life. But I was most grateful when he wanted me to have his walking stick that he had hiked so many miles with. The miles and scenery that this stick and Mr Dickey had seen is unmentionable. He has changed the lives of many youth and adults. I was so happy to call him a dear friend and a great Scoutmaster. But most of all Troop 7 Loved "Mr Dickey".

- Donald Wilson, North Augusta , SC

Cliff Dickey was my scout master in the 1960's and had a profound impact on my life. I learned how to deal appropriatly with people and how to be a good one myself. Mr. Dickey helped me get my second job at Camp Bert Maxwell. I saw Mr. Dickey in Augusta last year and I am glad I did (his first comment was, "you need to shave"). My best memory was when Mr. Dickey took several other scouts on a camping vacation to Niagra Fall, Expo 67 in Montreal, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Imagine today an adult willing to share his vacation with a bunch of kids? He scheduled private guided tours for us to a Sikorsky helecopter plant and a Lucky Strike cigeratte plant (okay, it was a different era). But imagine the opportunity for a group of 6 graders. We took the ferry from Nova Scotia to Maine. My wife and I went to Maine this past September and Imrelived those memories from 49 years ago. Thanks to this great man, I can look back over those years and be proud of the adult he helped mold.....David Ross, Troop 7, Wolf Patrol Leader, Order of the Arrow (Bobwhite Lodge), Eagle Scout.

- David Ross, Summerfield, NC

Dickey, as all Troop 7 scouts called him was a most remarkable man. He led us on grand adventures to Florida, North Carolina, New Mexico, Arizona and California but some of my fondest memories are of fishing with him in the spillway at Camp Linwood Hayne near Augusta. He was an extraordinary story teller and captivated us with tales around campfires. I will always remember a discussion about how to know right from wrong...he said it was really very simple... if you would be glad for your parents to know about it it was right; if you would be ashamed it was wrong. Many, many years later when my mother died in 2005 Dickey was there at the graveside to see my two older brothers (Andy and Mike) and myself. We talked of going fishing at that spillway at Camp Linwood Hayne again and at least in our memories shared the experience. Thank God for men like Cliff Dickey who devote their lives to kids.

- Tim Driver, Charleston, SC

My condolences to the Dickey Family on the passing of your loved one. My Jehovah God grant you his peace while you await his promise at John 5:28 [ to resurrect those who have been asleep in death]. May fond memories of Clifford linger in your hearts and bring you peace in the days ahead.

- Henry, , GA

Mr. Dickey was also my scout master in troop 7. I'll always remember those times and his simple explanations. In later years I always wanted to reach out to him when I would see him due to the quality time he spent with me and so many others. I even got to work with him at the plant in later years. A special giving and caring man.

- Joel Britton, North Augusta, SC

I had the honor of meeting Cliff about 20 years ago when I was a leader in Troop 7, eventually becoming Scoutmaster. Cliff always worked with the younger scouts, teaching them basic scouting skills such as knot tying and fire making. He also would take them trout fishing in North Carolina, and was respected by both the scouts and the leaders. He had been with Troop 7 in North Augusta, SC, for over 60 years and was a positive role model for three generations of young men. His presence will be missed, and my condolences go to his family.

- Jim Stafford, North Augusta, SC

Mr. Dickey was a great influence in my life. He demonstrated and taught Christian values as well as an appreciation for the outdoors. His friendship to my parents and to my brother and I as young scouts was invaluable. So sorry for your loss.

- Robert Belding, Columbia, SC

My condolences to the family. Cliff and I were in the North Augusta Lion's Club together, I enjoyed talking to him and hearing about his scouting activity.

- Jack Kendall, North Augusta, SC

I'm 67 and Cliff was also my scoutmaster. While on a camping trip several of us got into some mischief. Cliff, who never fathered any children but raised hundreds, taught me a valuable life lesson which still guides me today. His name will not be recorded anywhere in the history books but he had a positive impact on many young men in North Augusta. Over the years I have shared those feelings with him. I last saw Cliff about a year ago with Amos Steedley at a restaurant in North Augusta. I had the opportunity to pay his check before he could. It felt good then. Feels better now. Sorry I cannot be there Thursday to pay him my gratitude.

- Lark Jones, North Augusta, SC

I am 78, now , and have known Cliff Dickey as my scout master and friend since I was eleven. This has been quite a good experience for many of my friends and myself. Cliff was a friend of North Augusta through scouting and many other ways. Several months ago my wife and I had lunch with him at Arby's in North Augusta. We reminisced over scouting, time in the mountains and friends in common over the years. What a friend. I am sure to be with him in God's heaven in the not too long future. Thanks for being able to call you a friend in my life.

- Terrell Wiggins III, North Augusta, SC