William Emerson Dixon age 74 of 734 Bryant Street, Eden passed away on Wednesday December 28, 2011 at Hospice Home of Rockingham County. Funeral service will be held 2 pm Saturday at Fair Funeral Home Chapel and burial to follow in Overlook Cemetery with Military rites performed by the Rockingham County Veterans Honor Guard and the NC National Guard. William was born May 30, 1937 in Pittsylvania County, VA to the late John Smith Dixon and Gracie Inman Dixon. He grew up in Brosville, VA and attended Brosville schools and later graduated from Rockingham Community College. Mr Dixon was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving active duty from 1961-1963 and Army reserves until 1967. He retired form American Tobacco Company in 1993 and after his retirement he pursued his love of classic car restoration and enjoyed car shows, cruise-ins and flea markets. He was preceded in death along with his parents by a sister, Margie Garrett and two brothers; Gene and Nelson Dixon. Surviving is his wife of 53 years Dovie Frith Dixon of the home and daughter; Robin Dixon of Eden, sister; Judy Phelps and brother John Dixon, Jr. both of Danville. Visitation will be held on Friday evening from 6-8 pm at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home. Online condolences may offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Robin & family, I am so very sorry for the loss of your dad - You are all in my prayers.
Phyllis Brown
Robin & family, We were saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that you're in our thoughts and prayers. Melissa & Brett
Melissa Watkins Starr
I want to extend my sympathy to Robin and her family. Thinking of you and you're in my prayers.
Robin Moran
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. If there is anything that you need please give me a call.
Mike Sands (Taco)
So sorry to hear of your loss. William was a great friend who I very much enjoyed seeing at the local car shows and cruise-ins and also here at Tr-City Ford when he came in for service. He surely will be missed.
Chris Jeffries
Always enjoyed see William at the car events.Sorry for your loss. Pastor Larry Grigsby
Larry Grigsby
I am very sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow. Johnny Hines and family
johnny hines
Our heart goes out to Dovie and you Robin. You both are in our thoughts and prayers. Remember he only takes the best. James and Jean Eastwood
jean eastwood
DOVIE AND FAMILY, RON AND I ARE TRULY SADDENED BY WILLIAM'S PASSING. WE DID NOT KNOW HE WAS SICK. HE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND GIVE YOU COMFORT.
Ron & Ruth Cheshire
So sorry to hear about William death we didnt know he was sick gene love to talk to him at the cars show & he love to talk to gene If we can do any thing let know.To u & youre family He with nelson & nora now in heaven Gene Eulis Powell
gene & eulis powell
Dixon Family, I worked with Bill at ATC and I had no idea that he was not well. I was thinking of him before Christmas and how I'd like to see him again. The picture is how I remember him, always smiling. I'm sure he's had a hard time but he will always be remembered be me, and I'm sure, by all as a good man, and a real pleasure to know. My sincere condolences to all. Morris Hudson
Morris Hudson
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