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At 10:50 PM on Friday, June 6, 2025, Walter Scott Dickerson, affectionately known as “Walt” to his close friends and “Boot” to his beloved wife Yolande, peacefully passed away in his sleep after a prolonged battle with illness. Born on February 2, 1937, in the charming and historic waterfront town of Chestertown, Maryland, located on the Eastern Shore, Walter completed his elementary education within the Kent County Public School System located on the Eastern Shore. On April 8, 1957, he enlisted in the military, where he was inducted into the Army in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and became a member of the Signals Corps, renowned as one of the largest communications and electronic facilities globally. This era was marked by intense segregation, presenting significant challenges for Black American soldiers. Walter recounted his experiences of being unable to enter various establishments alongside his fellow soldiers, often having to wait outside while someone would bring him food. Despite these hardships, he served with pride during his deployments, with Panama standing out as his favorite assignment.
After receiving an honorable discharge from military service, he began a four-year tenure with the State of Maryland at Crownsville State Hospital while pursuing a Nursing Program. His background in the military made him an attractive candidate for the Federal Government, leading to his recruitment by the National Security Agency (NSA) at Fort George Meade, where he dedicated an impressive 34 years of his career before retiring in 1994. During his time at the NSA, he enhanced his professional skills by completing the Logistics Management College and the Operations Security for Supervisors and Managers Program, which ultimately enabled him to rise to the position of Organizational Deputy Chief. He concluded his distinguished career in the Office of Security, where he was honored with a plaque and received recognition for his significant contributions during the Gulf War, specifically Operation Desert Storm. Read Full Obituary