Douglas Alexander Dix

Douglas A. Dix, 64, passed away unexpectedly on February 8, 2026.

Doug was born at St. Thomas Hospital in Akron on April 10, 1961 to the late Dr. Harlan & Janet Dix and was a 1979 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. He graduated from Kent State University with a degree in accounting, earned his CPA in 1993, and operated his own accounting practice, Dix and Associates. He was a longtime faithful member of the Victory Baptist Church in Brimfield.

Doug was an outstanding wrestler at Cuyahoga Falls High School placing 5th in the state as junior and 3rd his senior year. He went on to study and wrestle at William and Mary College and became a Captain of the wrestling team. His goal of becoming an All-American was forfeited in the spring of his junior year after a freak accident playing volleyball left him paralyzed from the shoulders down. He felt helpless for some time and he wrestled with the idea of just calling it quits, but God had other plans for Doug. With the help of caretakers and well placed advisors, Doug was able to finish college at Kent State with an Accounting degree, and was the first quadriplegic in the State to pass the CPA exam. During that time Doug surrendered his life to Jesus Christ, and for more than forty years continued to witness from his wheel chair and inspire others to rise and seek a relationship with our Lord and Savior. "Well done, good and faithful servant....Enter into the joy of your master." Mathew 25:21

In addition to his parents, Doug was preceded in death by his sister-in-law Cathy Dix. He is survived by his siblings Bondie (Reid) Hankin, Emmett Clinton (Janet) Dix, Lesley Ann (John) Glase, John Dix, Amy (Tom) Haught & Katy (Gary) Brahler, along with a host of nieces & nephews. He is also survived by many caregivers, including Brian Berry, Barry Whitaker, Pat Jones, Kay Stump, Heather and Dave Brown, Melanie Lambert & Rob Gundlach.

A Celebration of Doug's life will be held on February 21, 2026, at 12 pm, at Redemption Chapel, 3900 Kent Rd. Stow, OH 44224.