Joe F. Dixon

August 11, 2011

Joe F. Dixon, 72, of Pensacola, loving husband, father, grandfather, was called home August 6, 2011.

Joe was born in Panama City in 1939 to Robert and Wilma Dixon. Joe graduated from Bay High School in 1957. Joe then joined the United States Navy where he served until 1961. In 1961, Joe joined the ranks of the Florida Highway Patrol as a state trooper. Joe served Florida for over 39 years and retired at the rank of captain. Joe graduated in 1976 with a bachelor of arts degree from the University of West Florida. Joe was a 40-year member of Gulf Breeze Lodge # 347.

Joe is survived by his wife of 49 years, Georgetta, son and daughter-in-law Jeffrey and Melody Dixon; grandchildren Jennifer and Wesley; brother Calvin Dixon and wife Sandy; niece Becky Bolton and husband Jeff, their children Cassidy and Natalie; nephew Scott Dixon and wife Lisa; sister-in-law Elaine Tilson, Highlands, North Carolina; and nephew and nieces David, Gabrielle and Jessica Tilson.

Joe enjoyed fishing, hunting, golf, Nascar and Five Flags racing, and he especially loved spending time with his family. “Paw Paw’s” heart and soul were his grandchildren Jennifer and Wesley, or His Honey and Little Buddy.

A memorial service was held Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home. Procession followed to Barrancas National Cemetery. Joe was laid to rest with full military honors.

Serving as pallbearers were Jeff Dixon, Wesley Dixon, Scott Dixon, Robert Hendrix, Mike Kirby and Mark Cotton.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries