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DIX ROBERT B. DIX, SR. Robert B. Dix, Sr., age 82, died on Monday, December 28, 2009, at Mary Washington Hospital. Mr. Dix resided in Lake Land''Or in Ruther Glen, VA, formerly of the Vienna, Falls Church and Dale City, VA areas. He was a veteran of World War II. He served over 60 years in law enforcement, including the Vienna Police, Magistrate of Fairfax County, and with the US Marshalls in Alexandria and Richmond. He served in various civic associations and organizations, as well as church work. Beloved husband of Jan K. Dix; father of Robert Dix, Jr., Donny Dix, the late Barbara Jean Dix, Kimberly Fradette-Taylor, and Cyndie Sebben; brother of Ruth Williams, the late Miriam Davis, Hubert Lutz, Ralph Snoot, and Jean Cairns. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gloria Dix. A Celebration of Robert''s Life will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2010 from 3 to 6 p.m. at MONEY & KING FUNERAL HOME, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, VA, where a Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, January 3 at 1 p.m. Additional celebration of life services will be held at Unity Church of Fredericksburg, 3607 Lafayette Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA 22408 on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 5 p.m. Interment National Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Unity Church of Fredericksburg, or to the SPCA of Fredericksburg, 10819 Courthouse Rd., Fredericksburg, VA 22408. Please view and sign the guestbook: www.moneyandking.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 31, 2009.

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Gary Raymond

January 2, 2010

Jan, I am very sorry for the loss of your soul mate.

Denise Shriver

January 2, 2010

Dear Jan,

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family in your loss. Bob, you and Kim and Cindy lived next door to us for many years on Kentwood Ln. in Dale City. Although we haven't seen you all for many years we have thought about you from time to time. Bob was a good man and he will be missed. May God be with you in this difficult time.

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Gloria Sharp

December 31, 2009

Bobby was a true genleman and wonderful friend to all he meant including all animals. What a dear sweet heart he had. What a joy just to spend a little time around him. God speed dear friend we love you and will remember your many kindness forever. Love and hugs Gloria & David Sharp and their dog boys too

Gloria & David Sharp

December 31, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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