In Memory of Rev. Robert A. Macdicken (1940−2025)

We offer our condolences to the family and colleagues of the Rev. Robert “Bob” A. MacDicken, who died on December 27, 2025, at the age of 85.

Bob is survived by his wife, Eileen Ross; his children from his first spouse, Carolyn MacDicken (born Johnson): Mark (April), Nathan, Eric (Caroline), and Tabbitha (Gregory); his stepchildren, Rachel and Joshua (Samantha); his grandchildren, Ripley, Tulia, Wyatt, Gemma, Jonathan, and Galen; and his brother, James (Janet).

A celebration of life is being planned for spring 2026.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Kiwanis Club of Black Mountain, 503 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711.  

Notes of condolence may be shared here.

A more complete obituary will follow.