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David DIXIE Obituary
David will forever be remembered by his beloved wife, Rosalind Dixie and his four daughters. The family would like to give many thanks to his Mary Immaculate Hospital family for all of their love, support and kindness during his illness and in this time of bereavement.
The viewing will be held at Carter Funeral Home on Thursday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m., located at 251 Richneck Rd., Newport News, VA 23608. The funeral will be held at New Beech Grove Baptist Church on Friday, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m., located at 326 Tabbs Lane Newport News, VA 23602. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for David DIXIE
Ermita Dixie Metoyer
November 17, 2010
I'll always remember you as one of the coolest uncles ever! I remember when my Grandpa Samuel Dixie brought us to E-town to meet our cousins for the first time. I was barely old enough to drive, let alone a stick-shift, and you let me and Rhonda drive all around E-town in your green VW bug! We chug chug chugged all around the place. What a summer that was! You were soft-spoken but fun to be around. Your legacy lives on!
John M. Giles
November 17, 2010
To the Dixie Family, my deepest condolences to your entire family for the loss of someome so dear. David will always be remembered here at the Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport as the "hardest working man we know".We thank God for his hard work here and the advice and encouraging words he always had to offer to anyone in need. May God comfort and bless you all in this your time of grief.
November 11, 2010
The Materials Management Staff at Mary Immaculate extend our deepest condolences to the Dixie family. We all loved David or "Lovely" as he was known to us. Every day we miss his smile, his attitude and his calm disposition. He was our co-worker and our friend and is missed by the entire Mary Immaculate family. God bless you all.
Debbie, Darrell, Kim, Kristie, Kenny, Mike and Stacy
From the staff of Carter Funeral Home
November 11, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Elmyrth Taliferro, Imaging Center
November 11, 2010
To the Family that David Dixie loved so much, be reminded of this love for Christ, his family and all his friends,be reminded of that big smile and words of encouragement. An angel that enjoyed life and loved his job but has gone home to a well deserved rest. Thank you God for sending David to Mary Immaculate.
November 10, 2010
To the Dixie Family:
Words cannot express my deepest sympathy for your family during this time of great loss. I have had the privlege for several years to experience David's smile, sense of humor, and positive attitude. He was truly an angel. Never did he ever say a negative word. He always smiled! He extended his love and warmth to all he came in contact with, whether it was a patient, visitor, fellow employee, or physician. We as human beings have learned a great many lessons from David. If we could all emulate him, what a beautiful world it would become.
MIH has lost a great man, a wonderful friend, an angel! The halls @ MIH will seem so much dimmer without David.
May he rest in peace surrounded by God's love.
David, you are sorely missed.
Ruth Keigley, RN, Mary Immaculate Hospital
STEPHANIE BROWN
November 9, 2010
TO THE DIXIE FAMILY I WILL TRULY MISS HIM.WE CALL HIM THE HAT MAN NO OTHER ONE COULD WHERE A HAT LIKE HIM AND THAT SMILE HE KEPT ALL THE TIME. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY LOVE STEPHANIE BROWN AT MIH LABORATORY.
Shirley Stevenson
November 9, 2010
To the Dixie Family: Words cannot express the sadness that lives in our hearts when we lose a dear friend, like David. I was very lucky indeed to have known such a kind man. I am even richer for being able to call him "Friend". He will be missed very much. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of David's Family.
November 8, 2010
To the Dixie family, my deepest condolences. I worked with David at MIH in Materials Management several years ago. I had the pleasure of taking him on his first and only sailboat trip on the Chesapeake Bay. The light in his eyes, his smile, and laughter taught me that even the simplest things in life can bring the greatest joys. The world will truly be a sadder place without David's smile and laughter.
Micheal Keigley
Ronzel DIXIE
November 8, 2010
This is to The Best Grandfather anybody Can ask for ''David ''RENO'' DIXIE''
''All the talks we had and things you told me, Now it's time for me to show you I'm a MAN of my Words. you were my DAD & Grandfather Nothin' Less.''
June Barbrey
November 8, 2010
David was a great employee and friend. He was an awsome worker that went about his duties with a smile on his face and a greeting for everyone he passed. Rest in peace, David - we will never forget you.
June Barbrey, Kitty Ingle and the Management Staff of Shared Hospital Services
November 8, 2010
Sparkle,Ray,Nikki,Rhonda and family,My deepest condolences are with you. It hurt me to my heart when I found out about Mr. Dixie. I was always 'Baby Girl'to him and he always thought highly of me!!! I'm so happy that he knew I had gotten married and had a chance to see my son!!! God never makes any mistakes and Mr.Dixie is in a better place. I loved hearing his conversations and his positive attitude. I will always love him and he will never be forgotten.
Love Always
Camika Dupree
Myomi Green
November 8, 2010
Mr.Dixie what a wonderful man you are. I could always come to you for advice and you always gave me incouraging words. Working with you at Maryimmaculate hospital definately changed my views on not just how i looked at my job but how i looked at life. God kept a smile on your face regardless of what you went through. We always asked how and why did you work so hard never wanting to take a day off and now I know why, God had some work for you to do and he knew that you would never leave your work incomplete. Love you Mr. Dave, Myomi Green
November 8, 2010
TO MY FAMILY,
WORDS CAN'T EXPLAIN THE PAIN AND SORROW IAM FEELING, THE GRIEF SEEMS UNBEARABLE, BUT I KNOW GOD IS STILL GOOD. TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING DAVID RENO IS RESTING PEACEFULLY IN GOD'S ARMS NO MORE PAIN AND SUFFERING.WE LOST AN AWESOME MAN BUT HIS LEGACY WILL LIVE ON THROUGH YOU. I WAS IN CHURCH ON SATURDAY AND THE PREACHER SPOKE ABOUT HOPE AND I COULDN'T HELP BUT THINK OF DAVID RENO WHEN HE SAID EVEN IN DEATH THERE IS STILL HOPE AND HE SAID "JUST AS SOON AS MY FEET STRIKE ZION IAM GOING TO LAY DOWN MY HEAVY BURDEN". AND AT THAT MOMENT I COULD HEAR DAVID RENO SAYING "LOVELY KEEP PRESSING ON CAUSE IAM OK". SO THROUGH THE TEARS, HEARTACHE, AND PAIN , KNOW HE WAS PROUD OF HIS FAMILY AND HE LOVED YOU DEARLY. HE WAS A PROUD HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHER, BROTHER, UNCLE, COUSIN,AND FRIEND. HE LOVED HIS FAMILY UNCONDITIONALLY, AND WE ALL HAVE LEARNED SOMETHING FROM HIM TO CARRY US THROUGH.
MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU ALL AND GIVE COMFORT IN THIS TIME OF NEED.
YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS AND I LOVE YOU.
REMEMBER IN YOUR GRIEF TO LOOK TO HILLS FROM WHICH COMETH OUR HELP. GOD'S GRACE IS SUFFICIENT.
MUCH LOVE
STEPHANIE & STUART,ELIZABETHTOWN,KY
Bettye Lacey McKoy
November 7, 2010
So sorry to hear about David's passing. We went to school together at E'town High. May God comfort the family during this difficult time.
Annette Crawley
November 7, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010
The Hudson & Crawley Families
November 7, 2010
Mrs.Sparkle, Ray, Nikki, and Family: The Hudson and Crawley families ant you to know we are here for you. Please do not hesitate to let us know if there is anything you need us to do. Mr. Dixie was a strong and brave man. He loved you all so very much. God has taken him home where He has prepared a place for him. Where there is no more sorrow,nor pain,no more worries.He has approached the Throne Of Grace to recieve his crown. May God bless and keep each and everyone of you, Lovingly,
Anna Depew
November 7, 2010
To the Dixie Family. My deepest condolences to you all. I Worked with David at the airport. David had tought me how to be a floor tech. We spent many hours working together. David had a kind precious heart. Everyone that knew david loved him. I haven't seen him in awhile. I didn't know he was sick. But yet the lord called home another wonderful person. To his family i wish you all the very best. And remember death doesn't mean we will never see him again. God bless you all. What a wonderful man he was. We love you david. Rest high on that mountain.
November 7, 2010
It was an honor to have worked with David and also to have cared for him during his illness. I can't think of a more fitting legacy to this wonderful soul than his beautiful family. I pray for your comfort now and I will never forget the joy that David shared with everyone he met.
Jettie Watts, RN Mary Immaculate Hospital
Patrice Brown
November 7, 2010
To the Dixie Family, my deepest condolences for your loss. David was always a ray of sunshine at work. Often, he would ask how my classes were going. Whenever I said, "It's getting hard working and going to college Mr. David", he would say, "Stick with it. I know you can do it!" His smile and postitive attitude were contagious. I can recall many occasions where I knew I was going to have a better day after talking with him. Though it is not much consolation, just know that your loss is being felt by many people who love and will miss David greatly.
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