Lee Roy "Sonny" Dixon

Lee Roy Dixon KNOTTS ISLAND - Lee Roy "Sonny" Dixon, 68, went to be with his Lord Sept. 26, 2010 and is finally at peace. Born in Virginia, he was the son of the late Lee Roy and Frances Dixon Sr. Sonny was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church and Princess Anne Masonic Lodge No. 25. He retired after 31 years of dedicated service as an administrator of the City Garage for the City of Virginia Beach. Sonny was a devoted husband, a loving father, grandfather, brother and a loyal friend to many. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 46 years, Frances Dixon; his daughter-in-law, Autumn Dixon of Knotts Island; a very special grandson, Benjamin Dixon; his brother, Warren Dixon and his wife Mona of Virginia Beach; and his sister, Beverley Rainey and her husband Don of Gloucester, Va. Sonny was preceded in death by his two sons, Troy and Craig Dixon. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Maestas Chapel, 1801 Baltic Ave.,Virginia Beach. Following the service, a Celebration of Life will be held at the Church of Christ in Creeds, 5500 Morris Neck Road, Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church, 465 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23457. The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital for the excellent care given to Sonny during his stay. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.altmeyer.com.