John S. Dixon

1937 - 2014

John S. Dixon obituary, 1937-2014

John S. Dixon

1937 - 2014

BORN

1937

DIED

2014

John Dixon Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 7, 2014.
John S. Dixon, age 76, born on July 26, 1937 in Harrisburg, Illinois, passed away on March 5, 2014. John is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years Carolyn Dixon, his son John Michael (Lori) and his daughter Lori Ann (Steve) Pierce. Cherished grandfather of Nicholas, Nathan, Ryan and Hunter. Dear brother of Linda (John) Speese. John was a long time member of V.F.W. Post 4156 White Lake where he served as a commander. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing. He especially loved spending time with his grandsons and "Never" missed there hockey games. Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at 2:00 pm, at the Union Lake Road Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, 1233 Union Lake Road, White Lake, Michigan 48386. Visitation will be held from 2:00- 7:00 pm Saturday, March 8, 2014. Memorial appreciated to Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America Michigan Chapter 25882 Orchard Lake Road Farmington Hills, Michigan 48336. Please visit www.eltonblackandsonwhitelake.com

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Tracey Hopper-Hubbard

March 10, 2014

To the Dixon Family;
My sincerest condolences on the loss of your Dad.

Dawn Schleyer-Kennedy

March 9, 2014

Mr. Dixon's light will shine forever; his arms embracing those he loved in the calm of evening winds & his smile shining down in the warm sunshine, reminding everyone that death is not the end. He will always live on through his Legacy of his family & of Love, & LOVE never truly dies. I did not know him (I am a friend of Lori Haras-Dixon) but my family sends to yours Prayers of peace & comfort as your loved one is now Resting In Paradise, forever watching over you all. God Bless You.

March 7, 2014

Carol: So very sorry for your loss.
John was not only my classmate, but a very good friend. He will be missed.
I'm out of town, but will call you when I great back.
Joe Christensen

Mary Heinz

March 7, 2014

Lori all our hugs and prayers go out to you and your family. So happy you got to spend time with your Dad at the end. The vidio is BEAUTIFUL, with lots of good memories of your Dad. I know how you feel, my Dad was my world too. But your Dad will always be wth you until you meet again.
All our Love, Mary and Rick Heinz

Alice Maslanik

March 7, 2014

Nick and Nate I am so sorry to hear about your grandpa passing. I hope all your good memories of him will help keep him alive in your memory.

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