James T. "Jim" Dickson, 61, of Tuscola, IL passed away at 7:24 p.m. Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL.

Private services will be held at the Family Cemetery. Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street Tuscola, IL is assisting the family with arrangements.

Jim was born August 6, 1957 in Champaign, IL,  the son of James Richard and Mary Sue Cox Dickson.

He is survived by a son: James Palmer Dickson of Tuscola, IL; 2 brothers: Craig Dickson of Champaign, IL and Brad Dickson of Paxton, IL and a sister: Teri Dickson of Tolono, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Jim was a 1975 graduate of Tuscola Community High School. He received a Master's in Education from the University of Illinois. He taught Agriculture at the Gibson City and Chrisman Schools. Later, Jim became a truck driver for several trucking companies in the area.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be shared via hilligossshraderfh.com