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Dixon Young Obituary

Dixon Blake Young, 40, of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord on Thursday December 10, 2009 at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital in Rocky Mount. Born on October 2, 1969 the son of Rita Sink Dillon of Rocky Mount and the late Donnie Young. Blake was also preceded in death by special grandparents, who he helped take care, Taylor and Ola Sink and Glenn Young and aunt Irene Haley and cousin Todd Frazier. He attended Woodlawn Baptist Church in Rocky Mount. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his grandmother, Coreene Young of Rocky Mount. A very special aunt and uncle, Diane and Kenneth Robertson of Rocky Mount, also aunt and uncles, Gladys and Fred Fuller of Rocky Mount, Bill and Melody Sink of Rocky Mount and Jeanie and Marshall Matherly of Snow Creek, Pam Johnson of Rocky Mount, Bonnie and Al Keeton of Rocky Mount and Kenny Young of Rocky Mount. Blake was also survived by many special cousins, Victor, Steven, Melissa, Ashley, Ricky, Dee, Robin, DeMatress, Kim, Lindsay, Candy, Lisa, Michelle, Jennifer, JoAnna and Caroline. Visitation will be Monday December 14, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Woodlawn Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday December 15, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Woodlawn Baptist Church with the Rev. Eddie Hawks officiating with burial to follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Those wishing to express a memory or sympathy online may do so by visiting www.bassettfuneral service.com. Bassett Funeral Service in Bassett is serving the family of Dixon Blake Young.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Dec. 12 to Dec. 13, 2009.

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Rachael Fralin Woods

January 1, 2010

I was so saddened to hear about Blake. He and my brother were good friends through high school, Danny Fralin. He also passed away this past year. My sister had told me that Blake had called the house after hearing about Danny a few months later. I always thought a lot of Blake. I also rode the school bus with him. My heart definitely goes out to his family. With the losses that my family has endured this past year, I know how hard a sudden loss is.

Darlene Phifer

December 22, 2009

I am sorry for your loss. My brother and I went to school with blake. We use to ride the same bus together John, Jeff, and I(Darlene) Mitchell. He was alway nice and had a beautiful smile. I am so sad I just find out his pasting, Monday December 20th. If I had known, I would have been there for the family. I did not know that he went to Woodlawn Baptist church. That is the Street that I live on. Please now that our prayers are with you. I thank god for blessing us to have met Blake. He is in a better place with the lord. He will watch over him. We love you Blake.

steve and lisa hodges

December 15, 2009

i went to elementary school with blake and hadnt seen him in years when i ran into him at the furneal of john and he remebered me from way back then.blake was always good to me back then it is so sad that i didnt get to thank him for his kindness to me when i was picked on.my prayers and thoughts are with you all,for god has called another angel home

Iris Akers

December 15, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss, Blake was a handsome man who I remember as always smiling, you are in our prayers and thoughts as you travel through this painful journey.

Lindsay Young

December 14, 2009

Rita,
I know you will miss your son dearly. As my daddy said "you lived and breathed for him." I feel lucky to call Blake my first cousin :) What makes me sad in my heart is that we didn't see eachother more. Of course you always think of that in a time like this. The last time i saw Blake he gave me a hug and that warm smile and just wanted to know how i was. I'm here if you need anything & know that Blake is in Heaven with loved ones who have gone before & know we will all be there with him one day. *RIP Blake*

Robbi Joe Cawley

December 14, 2009

Rita,
I am so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Christy Boothe

December 13, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

JOYCE SALMON

December 13, 2009

Blake was truly a nice guy. I met Blake years ago and my best thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Kathy Walker

December 13, 2009

I haven't seen Blake in a few years, but he was a really good friend of mine back in school. I am so sorry to hear of his death and my thoughts and prayers go out to the family!

phyllis turner

December 13, 2009

i had just thought about Blake a few days ago.i had not seen him in a long time but you always think maybe you will run in to people again sometime.i am so sad to hear about this.he was so sweet.always made you feel special.
God bless you Blake

Linda Cooper

December 13, 2009

Rita and family
Words cannot express our shock and sympathy for you at this time. Blake was a special young man and my daughters have great memories of him.
Love and prayers
David & Linda

Lynne Hughes-Smith

December 13, 2009

Rita, I don't know if you even remember me, but I was a friend of Bills when Blake was about 2. He was the cutest little boy. I was sorry to hear about him. I just wanted you to know that I was thinking of you today and your family. God Bless

Torri Lambert

December 12, 2009

My heart is saddened to hear this. We too had some real good times over the years. I hadn't seen Blake in awhile, but often wondered how he was. Missed.

Ronald Campbell

December 12, 2009

Blake you will be sadly missed by a long time friend and childhood friend although your life was tough you always was the same every time I saw you or whenever we got the chance to hang out and talk about our childhood and what life had become. Blake had alot of friends and he dearly loved his mother as she did him.As he told me the last time I talked to him I love you man, keep a watch out for us down here I guess you and John are sitting around laughing and having fun I WILL MISS YOU DEARLY.

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