Larry Donald Dixon

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Larry Dixon Obituary

DIXON, LARRY DONALD - age 71, of Knoxville passed away Wednesday June 2, 2010 at Mercy Hospice in Halls. Larry was born May 9, 1939 in Lexington, Kentucky. Larry held a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Kentucky and was a 1st Lt. in the United States Army. He was lead engineer on NASA's man on the Moon Program and the Lunar Roving Vehicle and was past V.P. and Engineering Manager for SAIC. After retirement Larry worked in sales for Parisian and Belk. Preceded in death by his wife Glenda and father Charlie Dixon Larry is survived by his mother Goldia Jeanne Dixon of Lexington, Kentucky; daughters Cheryl Morgan and her husband Craig, Heather Dixon of Knoxville; son Don Dixon and his wife Melissa of Covington, Kentucky; three grandchildren Hannah and Evan Morgan, of Lexington, Kentucky, and Lily Dixon of Covington, Kentucky. He also leaves two sisters Phyllis Abernathy and her husband Dale of Lexington, Kentucky and Linda Reisert and her husband Don of Spring, Texas; and two nieces and one nephew. A funeral Mass will be held Friday June 4, 2010 2:00pm at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Jorge Cano officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00pm at St. Mary's Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to your local hospice. Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel on Jun. 3, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Larry Dixon

12 Entries

Barbara Boggs

June 7, 2010

Aunt Goldia and family,I pray that you can take comfort in knowing that Larry has joined all our other loved ones and is free from pain and suffering. We are the ones left behind to suffer their loss and prayfully cling together in the comfort and love of God. May you all find peace in knowing Larry is now awaiting you in the company of our Lord Jesus.

Joyce & Kathleen Woodbury

June 6, 2010

To my very dear and long-time friend Phyllis; I love you very much and pray for God's peace, mercy and love to surround you all at this difficult time. We rejoice with you, knowing that Larry is with Jesus, and we'll all meet again on that bright and glorious morning. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers. I'll call you later this week to see how you're doing. Love to your Mom. I know her pain all too well.

Sympathies from the Junk's

Rocky Junk

June 5, 2010

Dear Heather;
Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your father. Larry was an inspiring, intelligent, and compassionate man. We shall miss him dearly.
Our faith now assures us that the hope of the ressurection has now applied to Larry, and he is now enjoying the fruits of his labors here on earth. We pray that we too, can experience the fullness of Christ and our own ressurection. Larry was indeed a believer, and a good man to all whom he encountered. Exactly that which Christ meant for us to be.
Kathy and I are planning to come out to Knoxville in several weeks after school is out. Please let us know some dates that will work out for you, Heather. We are wanting to help you in any way that we can.
I'll await your invitation.

Once again, our sympathies to your and your families and we are praying for Larry and thinking of you in these difficult days ahead.
Rocky from Iowa.

Amy Williams

June 4, 2010

I am so sorry that Uncle Larry was taken so prematurely. I am glad that there is no more pain and suffering for him and pray that with time good memories and laughter will replace the sadness of our family members. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Heather, as you enter this new phase of your life and are with the rest of you as you cope with this significant loss.

Michael Boggs

June 3, 2010

Aunt Goldia, this has been a terrible year for all of us, but Larry is now in a better place. He is with the rest of our family and we can rejoice about that. he was always an inspiration to me and I know we will all miss him terribly, love you. Michael

Kathy Junk

June 3, 2010

Dear Heather and family members,
We are so sorry for your loss. Larry was an amazing, fun loving, friend. We first met Larry when they lived in Texas and we were visiting from Iowa. Glenda and I were room mates in college for a short time. Heather is our godchild. We are grateful that Larry is comfortable and at peace now.
Ardo "Rocky" and Kathy Junk

Lynne Allison

June 3, 2010

I worked with Larry for a short time at Belk, His delightful smile always was so pleasant. You will be greatly missed at Belk. Our loss hevens gain...may you rest in peace with our heavenly Father

Howard/Martha Patton

June 3, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss; we didn't personally know Larry, but knew his son Don very well; Don we're thinking especially of you, and your entire family. May God bless you all.

Cheryl Morgan

June 3, 2010

Dad--
I'm so glad you don't have to struggle anymore. You sure fought hard, and your homegoing was very peaceful...and I can only imagine what kind of fun you are having right about now! Well done, good and faithful servant.
We love you,
Cheryl, Craig, Hannah and Evan

June 3, 2010

I worked with Larry for 2 years at Parisian. He was the kindest and sweetest person that I worked with. God bless you Larry and your family.
Elizabeth Campbell Young

Jackie Walden

June 3, 2010

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Fred A. Hurst, M.D.

June 3, 2010

Larry was my friend for many years from Parisian and Belk. He was always friendly, kind, and ready to be of help to his customers. He will
be greatly missed by all of us customers who came to know him as a
dependable friend. God bless his family in this time of great loss and
grief. Fred A. Hurst, M.D., Knoxville

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