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JOHN DIXON Obituary


JOHN ELMER DIXON  
On Tuesday, January 8, 2013, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of Marra "Dixie" Dixon; father of Lorie A. Dixon, John E. (Anne) Dixon, and Terrie (Mike) Marker.; grandfather of Michael (Mindy), Erik, and Phillip Marker and Gillian and Michael Nevin; great-grandfather of Jacob and Darin. Family will be receiving friends and family on Saturday, January 12, 2013 between 2 and 6 p.m. at Lorie's home. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Jan. 10, 2013.

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Sue Larson

January 15, 2013

My deepest sympathy, Terrie, to you and your family.

Lori Wells

January 14, 2013

Dear Terrie -
Sending my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.

Lori

Dawn Christenson

January 14, 2013

My sympathy to the Dixon Family and Friends for the loss of your loved one.

Dora Dixon

January 13, 2013

Marra and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I have many fond memories of Mickey and I visiting you when we lived in MD.

Bob and Nancy Beyer

January 11, 2013

Dixie, Lorie, Terrie and John: Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband and father. Take comfort in knowing that he will always be with you and the memories you have will help to see you through this hard time. Our thoughts and prayers are will all of you. Love Bob and Nancy Beyer

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