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Coley Dixon Obituary
A graveside service will be conducted 4:00 p.m. Thursday in Pinewood Memorial Park in Greenville. Memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday in the Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church in Raleigh, 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Sedalia Baptist Church in Big Island, VA.
Coley, born in Pitt County, was raised in Raleigh, and was a graduate of Riverside Military Academy. He attended Liberty University and Western Carolina University with a degree in Biology and a concentration in Chemistry. He was a microbiologist and chemist. He was a member of Sedalia Baptist Church when living in Lynchburg, VA, and most recently was at Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church in Raleigh.
Coley was an avid hunter, fisherman, rock climber, and camper. Coley and Alissa were best buddies; they spent their 15 years together having lots of adventures. Their biggest adventure was becoming parents of their three year old son, Nicolas.
He is also survived by his: parents, Willis and Lynn Dixon, and Carolyn and Don McNeill; brother, Eddie Dixon and his children, Ben and Caroline, all of Raleigh; stepbrother, Tim McNeill of Louisburg; grandmother, Rosalyn Vandiford of Greenville; aunts, Margaret Tart of Rocky Mount, Teresa Sides of Rockwell, NC, and Ann Vernelson of Greenville; great aunts and uncles, Ethlene Hardee, Clara Manning, James Corey, Ralph and Barbara Tyson, Carolyn Stout, Sarah Dixon, Gertrude Bowens, Grace Hester, Mary Smith, and Martha Langley.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sedalia Baptist Church Bldg. Fund, 1072 Charlemont Rd., Big Island, VA 24526.
Online condolences at www.wilkersonfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Charles and Jennifer England
April 13, 2009
We are so sorry to hear of Coley's passing. It had been some time since we saw him but are deeply saddened by the loss of this beautiful soul.
Kimberly Dayberry
March 30, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I knew Coley from our childhoods in Raleigh, NC. He was a wonderful person and will truly be missed.
Kimberly Miller Dayberry
Allison Bradsher
March 30, 2009
To Alissa and The Dixon Family:
My prayers are with you in this difficult period. I grew up with Coley in Northclift, it's been many years since I saw him last but remember him as a wonderful & smart guy.
I wish you peace.
Allison Edmundson Bradsher
BRENDA MANGUS
March 28, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
E WATTS
March 28, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Roger & Sherrill Moore
March 27, 2009
Will,
Sherrill and I were so shocked and sorry to hear about Coley. We hurt with you and feel so bad for you and your family. I know you loved him dearly. Death is truly an enemy (1 Cor. 15:25-27). It causes such pain. The thought of losing a wife or a child is unthinkably painful. Our thoughts and love go out to you and you family in this critical time of need.
Rod and Laura Shuler
March 27, 2009
To Alissa and The Dixon Family:
I pray when our Heavenly Father embraces you in His arms during this difficult time, that you truly feel His presence and comfort. Please know the prayers of many are being lifted up for you. Alissa, if you need anything, you know where to find me.
The Shuler Family
Alice Whitley
March 26, 2009
Ann and The Dixon Family,
May God be with each of you, during this difficult time. I pray that God will direct your paths, give you strength, understanding and peace as only He can provide. Please visit: www.griefshare.org.
dale ayscue
March 26, 2009
my thought's and prayer's are with your family. may god bless you all
Cathy Clossin
March 26, 2009
Allisa, Willis, Lynn, Eddie and family, you are all in our prayers as your angel is laid to rest. His suffering is over and he is with God now. We love you, Cathy and Dave.
Paul Miranda
March 26, 2009
You will be missed, Coley, but we look forward to seeing you again. I will always remember you, my dear friend and brother in Christ.
Trudy Seay
March 26, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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