David Dixon Obituary

David E. Dixon

Mar 10, 1957 - Sep 3, 2024

Olena

David E. Dixon, 67, of Olena, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

He was born March 10, 1957, in Huntington, West Virginia, to Ray and Doris (Martin) Dixon.

David graduated from Edison High School in 1975. He was a member of the Hartland community church and member of the Eagles. He was a veteran of the National Guard who proudly served his country. He was employed at Armstrong for 20 years. He attended Terra Tech for his CDL. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching fireworks, old western movies, and spending time with his family. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren. He loved taking his grandchildren for rides on his motorcycle. It brought great joy seeing them smile. The long rides brought him freedom. He had nothing but unconditional love for his family. He was married for 46 years. He was a wise man who always had the best advice. He was truly a best friend and role model to us all. He always found those moments to make us laugh, especially when we needed it the most. Some fond memories of him were telling the grandkids to go to the clubhouse when wanting them outside when it was just a group of trees. He got a good laugh out of it. They loved when their Pawpaw would ride them around in his tractor. Just spending time with him meant so much to all of us. He was one of the greatest men we have ever known and were so blessed to have had all the years we did with him. He will be missed dearly, but his memories with us will live on forever. He is at peace and now with the Lord and all our loved ones who have passed on. To infinity and beyond, we love you more.

David is survived by his wife, Rhea Dixon; daughters, Yolanda (Anthony Straughn) Dixon, Amanda, Miranda, Lucinda (Tim) Patterson, Larenda (Abimael) Maldonado, Carlinda, and Cassondra; son, Charles Dixon; sister, Pamela Shinn; brother, William Dixon; nephews, Harry Shinn and Billy Raye Dixon; numerous grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a great-grandchild on the way, Amelia.

He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Melanie J. Lopez; sister, Carlla Bowers; and brother-in-law, Brad Shinn.

Visitation for friends will be 5-7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at Toft Funeral Home, Hinman Chapel, 38 South Street, Berlin Heights. David's graveside service will be 12 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, 2024, at Cyrus Cemetery in Prichard, West Virginia where he will be laid to rest.

Those wishing to contribute to David's memory may do so to charity of the donor's choice.

Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, 38 South Street, Berlin Heights, is handling arrangements.

Condolences may be shared online at toftfuneralhome.com.