12/8/2007
Name: Donald Frank Dixon
Born: Monday, July 20th, 1925
Died: Saturday, December 8th, 2007
Donald Frank Dixon
was born in Knoxville, Iowa on July 20, 1925 to Frank D. and Grace S. (Kading) Dixon.
Don graduated in 1943 from Knoxville High School.
After graduation Don was drafted
into the Navy, serving in the South Pacific. When he returned home he worked for
the Bellamy Telephone Company where he met his wife Ruth Ann Karns, who also worked there.
They were married in Febuary 10, 1951 in Knoxville. In 1953 Don and Ruth began farming. The
Dixon’s sold their farm and moved back to Knoxville in 1977.
Don was a life long
member of the First United Methodist Church and a 50 year member of the Knoxville
Odd Fellows Lodge. He was an expert in woodworking and particularly enjoyed working
with walnut furniture.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Ruth (b.7/22/1922 – d.5/31/2002) and
sister, Dorothy.
Those left to honor his memory include niece; Mary (Ron) Walker
of Knoxville, their children; Lauren (Matt) Augustin, Ryan and Adam, nephew; Robert
(Lisa) Owens of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, their children; Sarah, Emily, and Hannah as well as other relatives and many friends.
Visitation 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM 12/10/2007
Knoxville Bybee & Davis Funeral Home 301 North Second Street Knoxville Iowa 50138
Service 10:30 AM 12/11/2007
Cemetery: Graceland Cemetery
Memorials: Hospice