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BOARDMAN - Arnold Richard Dixon died on October 6, 2025, at the age of 77.
He was born on April 15, 1948, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Arnold Reed Dixon and Regina Airobell Glick Dixon. Arnold was a 1967 graduate of East High School. He was a proud United States Marine who honorably served his country during the Vietnam War. He went on to pursue a career as an electronic technician with Sears.
He enjoyed bowling with friends and weightlifting. Arnold is survived by his wife, Linda Perry Dixon, whom he married on July 10, 1969; daughter, Michelle (Brian) Schnell; son, Richard Dixon; sisters, Rochelle Blanco and Linda Durham; and three grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Arnold was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Waltz.
Arnold will be laid to rest in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel.
Condolences may be sent to Arnold’s family by visiting www.higgins-reardon.com.
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