Curtis Dixon

Curtis Dixon obituary, Erie, PA

Curtis Dixon

Curtis Dixon Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremations Services, Inc. - Wesleyville on Dec. 9, 2025.
Curtis Dixon, Jr., age 72, of Erie, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025. He was born in Vicksburg, MS on October 11, 1953, son of the late Curtis Dixon and Clara Mae Matthews Dixon.

Curtis enjoyed hunting, fishing and blues music. He was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

In addition to his parents, Curtis was preceded in death by two sisters, Rosie Lee Dixon and Patricia Manus; and one brother, Alfred Dixon. Curtis is survived by six siblings, William Dixon (Thenia), Robert Dixon, Ernestine Dixon (Ron), Q.C. Dixon, Carolyn Dixon (Danielle) and Dorothy Pope; good friends, Tony and Missy; and nieces and nephews.

Private arrangements are being handled by the Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. Memorial contributions may be made to the ANNA Shelter, 1555 East 10th Street, Erie, PA 16511. Condolences may be sent to www.dusckasfuneralhomes.com.

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