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Howard Dewitt Dix II

Howard Dix Obituary

HOWARD DEWITT DIX, II EAST CHICAGO, IN Howard Dewitt Dix, II, age 60, of East Chicago, IN passed away Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Kindred Hospital of Northwest Indiana in Hammond. He is survived by his wife, Emily Dix of Birmingham, AL; one daughter, Erika Dix of Birmingham, AL; one son, Anthony Hanspard of Easley, SC; mother, Arbalia Norwood of East Chicago; seven sisters: Janice Harris of Hammond, Phyllis (Robert) Lumpkin of Riverdale, IL, Marilyn (Marion) Willis of Chicago, Adline Jones of Gary, Ethel (Larry) Stewart of Hobart, Brenda Wilkerson of Merrillville, Alfreda Norwood of East Chicago; two brothers: David Norwood and Alfred Norwood both of East Chicago; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; three special nieces; four nephews; friends: Anthony Domingez and Nicholas Delgado both of East Chicago; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Friendship Baptist Church, 4756 Melville Ave., East Chicago, Rev. Rodney Golson, Sr. officiating. Interment Fern Oaks Cemetery, Griffith. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Friendship Baptist Church from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the funeral service. Hinton & Williams Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Published by The Times from Jan. 19 to Jan. 20, 2012.

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Amaree Brooks

January 21, 2012

i miss my uncle alot

Peterson Family

January 20, 2012

May God Bless the entire family. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning..

Patricia Humphrey

January 20, 2012

My heart goes out to yo, Mrs. Norwood and family on the loss of your son. Continue to look to the hills. That is where all of your help comes from. May God continue to be your strength.

Yvonne "Ducky" Manley

January 20, 2012

To The Entire Family of Howard Dix~I was very sorry to here of the loss of your family member~ I have know Howard for many years growing up in the brickyard. My prayers are with you all in this time of sorry~GOD BLESS YOU ALL

Chase Bank( Gary Main)

January 20, 2012

To Janice Harris and Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

SANDRA BOSTIC

January 20, 2012

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Crystal Penick - King

January 20, 2012

To the Dix and Norwood Family:

You have my deepest sympathy, may the dear memories you have of Howard bring comfort for they are now priceless. You will be in my prayers...

Patricia Millender Watts

January 20, 2012

My prayers are with you during this time. God bless.

January 19, 2012

I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the family...Howard was a good spirited person...KEMP,PLAYBOY BARBERSHOP

Brenda Robinson/Martin

January 19, 2012

EARTH HAS NO SORROW THAT HEAVEN CANNOT HEAL. May God continue to Bless and comfort you in this difficult time. God is still able.

January 19, 2012

HELLO THIS CYNTHIA (MAGEE) BROWN FROM THE BRICKYARD JUST TO LET YOU KNOW IM PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY AND LOVE ONES.

Evangelist Jeannie (Wash) Coleman

January 19, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

January 19, 2012

My prayers and sympathy are with you and your family during this time. May God bless and comfort each of you. Bobby Dixon (Birmingham, Al)

January 19, 2012

May God Bless and Comfort you and your family during this time. Tucker family (California & Indiana)

Angela Hill

January 19, 2012

My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family in this time.

Anne Herbert

January 19, 2012

To the family of Howard Dix. I pray that God comforts you during this difficult time. Remember that family and friends are here to help you navigate through the loss of your loved one.

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