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E. Dixon Obituary
He was born May 22, 1940, in El Dorado, Kansas, the son of C. Willard and Nina B. (Hopper) Dixon. Gene graduated from Lawrence High School in 1958 and served in the United States Air Force.
Gene was a Console Operator at ATSF Railway. He was a member of First Church of Christ Scientist, Boston, MA and was very active in the Topeka Genealogical Society.
Survivors include sisters: Kaye Patterson, Lawrence, KS and Linda Lehman, Fayetteville, AR; brother: Hollis Dixon, Topeka and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, C. Wayne Dixon.
Gene was cremated. Private interment will be at Rochester Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Topeka Genealogical Society, 2717 SE Indiana Ave, Topeka, KS 66605. Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel is assisting the family. To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.
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Lynn Ries-Wall
April 27, 2017
Hollis, so sorry for your loss.
Claudia Klaric
November 9, 2016
So sorry. He was a good FB-friend.
R. I. P Gene
August 25, 2016
Sorry to hear of Gene's passing. I worked with him for may years at Santa Fe. One of the nicest people I knew. Rest in peace, Gene.
Yvonne & Mike Althouse
August 24, 2016
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
August 24, 2016
Hollis,
So sorry about your brother.Will call later.
Janet Iwig
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