William F. “Bill” Dickinson, 78, of Elmira, NY passed away at the Robert Packer Hospital on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. Bill was predeceased by his parents and grandson, David. Bill is survived by his loving children, William (Michele), Robert (Marie) and Marcia Dickinson; grandchildren, Daniel, Megan, Elizabeth, Tyree and Julianna; great-grandchildren, Mason and Olivia. Bill was a retired auto mechanic with over 60 years of dedicated work.He was an avid NASCAR fan and hunter. Bill loved spending time with his family and will be missed by all. Donations in his memory may be made to the Children’s Miracle Network, AOMC, 600 Roe Ave., Elmira, NY 14905. Family and friends are invited to the First United Church of Christ, 160 Madison Ave., Elmira, for a celebration of Bill’s life on Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 2:00PM to 4:00PM. Bill’s guestbook may be signed at www.olthof.com.