Background
Dickerson, Norvin Kennedy was born on March 3, 1917 in Louisville. Son of Norvin Kennedy and Clara (Mertinkate) Dickerson.
Dickerson, Norvin Kennedy was born on March 3, 1917 in Louisville. Son of Norvin Kennedy and Clara (Mertinkate) Dickerson.
Educated public schools, Louisville.
From general superintendent to southeastern manager, R.B. Tyler Company, Louisville, 1935-1945;
founder, Dickerson Inc., Monroe, North Carolina, 1945;
president, Dickerson Inc., Monroe, North Carolina, 1945-1958;
Chairman, Board Of Directors, Dickerson Inc., Monroe, North Carolina, 1958-1986. Chairman, Board Of Directors 5 other corporations. Board directors North Carolina National Bank, Monroe, Commercial Products Inc., Monroe.
Chairman, Board Of Directors Dickerson Group Inc.l partner Wilson Woods Real Estate company. Owner Sally Mae Greenhouses. Co-ownerRidgewood Development Company, Monroe, Monroe Development Association Inc.
Member council Boy Scouts American, past president Center North Carolina council. Member North Carolina State Engineering Foundation. Past junior and senior warden St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Monroe, senior warden emeritus.
Trustee St. Mary's College, Raleigh, North Carolina Symphony. Board visitors Johnson C. Smith University. Member Association General Contractors American (honorary life director, director past chairman highway division, past president Carolinas branch), North Carolina Arts Association, North Carolina Society Engineers, Charlotte City Club, Capitol City Club, Country Club of North Carolina, Rolling Hills Country Club, Hounds Ears Club.
Married Sara McCarten Craig, June 7, 1939. Children: Norvin Kennedy III, Ann Gillam.