Raymond Carl "Pipeman" Dickerson, 77, of Pamplin died Thursday, June 11, 2015 at his home.

Raymond was born in Charlotte County, Va., on October 4, 1937, a son of the late Clyde and Katherine Baker Dickerson. He was a devoted member of Elon Baptist Church for 65 years. Raymond was a graduate of Farmville High School Class of 1956 and spent his life farming, auctioneering, and with his wife, Nancy owned the Pamplin Clay Pipe Factory for many years.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Nancy Martin Dickerson. Surviving this union are two sons, Raymond Keith Dickerson and wife, Tracy of Glen Allen and Brian Sidney Dickerson and wife, Tanya of Appomattox; and five grandchildren, Amanda, Austin, Aidan, Kayli, and Haley. He was a devoted husband, loving dad, and a proud PaPa to his grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Ann Spain and husband, Tommy of Henrico; a brother-in-law, Charlie Martin and wife, Ann of Chesterfield; and nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 14, 2015, at Elon Baptist Church by the Rev. David Sexton and the Rev. Steve Tyree. Burial will follow Pamplin Community Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Robinson Funeral Home from 7-8:30 p.m., Saturday and other times at the family home in Pamplin.

Those wishing to make memorials may consider Elon Baptist Church, PO Box 1238, Pamplin, VA 23958, the Pamplin Volunteer Fire Department and EMS, PO Box 1099, Pamplin, VA 23958, or a charity of your choice.