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Harold DIXON Obituary

DIXON EAST BEND Harold Gray Dixon Dec. 14, 1936 - Feb. 22, 2013 Mr. Harold Gray Dixon, 76, of Nebo Road passed away Friday, February 22, 2013 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born December 14, 1936 in Yadkin County to the late Godfrey and Della Spillman Dixon. Mr. Dixon was retired from Westinghouse in Winston-Salem, was a veteran of the US Army, and was an active member of Fall Creek Baptist Church where he served the church as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. He enjoyed playing golf and working in his garden. Mr. Dixon was a loving, devoted father and grandfather, and loved all the time he spent with his grandchildren and family. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Parker Dixon; his son-in-law, David D. Absalom; and his brothers, James Dixon, Dewey "Bug" Dixon. Surviving are his beloved daughter, Lori D. Absalom, Rougemont; his loving granddaughters, Meahgan Gray Absalom and Rebecca Carver Absalom, both of the home; and several extended family, friends, and his church family. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at Gentry Family Funeral Service on Highway 601 in Yadkinville. His funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 25, 2013 at Fall Creek Baptist Church by Rev. Don Hudson, Rev. Larry Stone, and Rev. Barry Wall. He will lie in-state 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to either Fall Creek Baptist Church, 3380 Fall Creek Church Road, Jonesville, NC 28642 or to a charity of the donors choice. Online condolences may be made to www.gentryfuneralservice.com. Gentry Family Funeral Service of Yadkinville is serving the Dixon Family.
Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Feb. 24, 2013.

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Susan Swain

March 2, 2013

Lori, Meaghan, and Rebecca
I was sorry to learn of the loss of your father and grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time of sorrow.

Theresa Kelley

March 1, 2013

Dear Lori:

I knew your Father when I was the general manager at Silo Run Golf Course. He spoke so lovingly about you and your daughters. I will always remember his kindness and compassion and his love for golf. I found out about his passing from Dale Blake and Ricky Hinshaw on Facebook. I want to express my deepest condolences to you and your lovely daughters. His memory and smile will always remain brightly in my memories of Harold. He was one of a kind and I will miss him dearly. May God grant him eternal rest. I will be praying for your family during this difficult time. Always remember you were his joy and his granddaughters were the apple of his eye. May God Bless you and your dear family. Love, Theresa Kelley

TAMMY BLEVINS

February 26, 2013

LORI IM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DAD. I READ WHERE HE RETIRED AT WESTINGHOUSE, MY DAD RETIRED FROM THERE TO (BRUCE SNOW) HE PASSED AWAY JAN. 2011. I SURE MY DAD KNEW HIM. MY DAD LOVED PLAYING GOLF AND GARDENING LIKE YOUR DAD. I SURE THERE CELEBRATING IN HEAVEN TOGETHER. I WILL PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY LOVE, TAMMY BLEVINS

TAMMY BLEVINS

February 26, 2013

LORI AND FAMILY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR DADS DEATH I DIDN'T KNOW YOUR DAD BUT I READ WHERE HE RETIRED AT WESTINGHOUSE MY DAD BRUCE SNOW RETIRED FROM THERE TO HE PASSED AWAY IN JAN. 2011. MY DAD LOVED GOLF AND GARDENING. IM SURE YOUR DAD AND MY DAD ARE CELEBRATING TOGETHER IN HEAVEN. I KNOW YOU WILL MISS HIM. I WILL PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY LOVE, TAMMY BLEVINS

James (Jim) Adams

February 26, 2013

I worked with Harold at Westinghouse (1972-1990) and then transfered to Orlando. Harold and I had some great spiritual talks and he finally got me to understand the Lord's plan of salvation. I was baptised shortly there after. Harold will be missed but we all know he is in heaven, smiling.

Kim Light

February 25, 2013

Lori...Sorry I couldn't be there for the funeral. I am praying for you and the girls during this difficult time. Please know that I am here if you need someone to talk to over the next days.

February 25, 2013

Lori, I am so sorry to hear of your daddy. He was so much fun and such a loving personality. I have so many wonderful memories from our ball playing days! My prayers are with you and your family. Sandra G. Overby

Auby Harris

February 25, 2013

Lori, Meahgan, and Rebecca,
Harold Dixon was a good man. I liked him right away from the first time I met him. Some folks are well worth spending time with and learning from their wisdom. I will miss him.

erin kelly

February 25, 2013

Lori & family,
I am so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. My thoughts & prayers go out to you & your family.
Erin Kelly

Teresa Rainey

February 25, 2013

Lori, I was so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. My heart goes out to you and your family. May God give you the strength that you need during this time.

Vicky Matthews Dudley

February 24, 2013

Lori, So sorry to hear about your daddy! So many fond memories of him and your mom growing up at Richmond Hill. Please know that you are in my prayers in this time of sorrow.

Shelby & Jerry Renegar

February 24, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Bill Huff

February 24, 2013

Hi Lori and family,
Your father was a true great Christian man. It was a pleasure to have known him for many years. He was an inspiration to and for me when I was a young christian. We loved him dearly. Keeping you in our prayers.
Love you and your family.
Bill and Kay Huff

Phil Hutchins

February 24, 2013

Lori and Family,
Linda and I send our most heartfelt condolences for the loss of Harold. May God be with you in this time of mourning.

Earl & Etta Jolly

February 23, 2013

Lori and family, we were saddened to hear about the passing of Harold. Great man of God. One that always had a smile and a kind word for others. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Betty Adams-Hepler

February 23, 2013

February 23,2013
Lori & Family
We are so sorry to hear of Harold passing it was such a shock. Harold was a great person and friend, he always had words to encouraged you and always a smile and laughter. We will always remember the memories. May the comfort of family and friends give you the strength for today and the days to come.

Jimmy and Karen Pardue

February 23, 2013

Bro. Harold was a great friend and follower of Christ. His life was one of inspiration and joy for all that knew him. His help to all of us as we came up in his Sunday School classes will continue to bear fruit in the many years to come.

Lori please know that we are praying for you and the girls that God's grace will be abundantly yours now and in the days to come.

February 23, 2013

Harold was a wonderful friend and was loved by many people and will be remembered as a true follower of our Lord. Betty McCormick-Williams

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