Johnny Dickerson, a long-time collision repair industry professional, a nationally-recognized welding expert, and a friend of the industry on many levels, passed away unexpectedly in Nashville, Tenn., in late March.

Dickerson is survived by his wife, Mary, their two sons and two grandsons.

Dickerson became involved with collision repair at an early age, taking over the family business in Texas as a young man, and working tirelessly for improvement of the entire industry through local associations and national initiatives.

As an early supporter of I-CAR®, over three decades ago, Dickerson became an I-CAR Instructor. For the past ten years, he worked full time as a member of the I-CAR Field Operations team, most recently as Performance Training Coordinator. Dickerson helped lead efforts to shift I-CAR’s Welding Training & Certification™ courses to an in-shop event, kept the program up-to-date, and helped make the program the best collision repair welding program in the country. Training and mentoring every I-CAR Welding Instructor, and always providing quiet, calm, and knowledgeable support to those in need, Dickerson earned the respect of the entire collision repair industry.

Always cheerful and always available, Dickerson will be missed by I-CAR and the entire collision repair community.

In lieu of flowers, the Dickerson family has requested donations be made to the Friendship House, 620 W. Ave. “D”, Garland, Texas 75040 (phone 972-272-1010). 

Arrangements are pending in the Dallas, Texas area.

Founded in 1979, I-CAR is a not-for-profit education, knowledge, and solutions organization designed to support the evolving needs of the Collision Repair Inter-Industry. I-CAR is focused on improving the quality and safety of auto collision repair for the ultimate benefit of both the industry and the consumer. www.i-car.com

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