Donald R. Dixon, Sr.

May 3, 2018

Donald R. Dixon, Sr., of Cantonment, Florida, passed away, May 1, 2018 at Covenant Care @ Sacred Heart.

Donald was born January 13, 1939 in Jacksonville, Florida to Pleasant Rudolph “PR” Dixon and Emma (Herron) Dixon. His father Rudolph remarried Emma’s sister Susie Jane who raised Donald from the age of 3 months after Emma’s death. Susie was loved by all. After the family moved to Pensacola, he attended Blount Junior High in his early years. On July 19, 1958, he married Helen Denenne Toler in Pensacola, Florida. Helen and their first child Cynthia Renee Dixon preceded him in death as did his parents and siblings. Donald was employed as a Machinist before his retirement. He enjoyed bass fishing and was a long time member of the Molino Bass Club. He spent many days on the water bass fishing. He also enjoyed tinkering and fixing things and spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Donald also loved his little dog Phoebe.

Donald is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn, daughters, Terri Brown (Drew), Penni Sievers (Greg) and son Donnie (Kimberly) six grandchildren, Gabe, Jesse, K.W., Erica, Haley and Christa; 10 great-grandchildren, Katie, Lauren, Austin, Alyssa, Jayj, Jayce, Mayci, Kathleen, Randy and Sophie.

A big Thank You to the Staff at Woodlands during his chemo treatments in 2016 and most recently Sacred Heart Hospital Cardiology Unit and Covenant Care.

Friends may visit Friday May 4, 2018 from 5pm to 7pm at Faith Chapel North in Cantonment. Graveside service at Highland Baptist Church, 6240 N. Highway 95-A Molino at 11am on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Lunch to follow in the Fellowship Hall.

In lieu of flowers, please help support Covenant Care Hospice Patients’ final wishes by making a donation to Covenant Care’s My Wish program at www.mywish.org or mailing a check to 5041 N. 12th Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32504.

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2 Responses to “Donald R. Dixon, Sr.”

  1. Wanda Halsted. (Whiting )Jalomo on May 16th, 2018 7:43 pm

    God love & bless all of Donalds family.He will be missed by all who knew him. He was a great earthly guy & I’m sure God will be glad to see him as well as those who preceded him. Including his sisters and brothers.
    Respectfully with love
    Wanda (Whiting) Jalomo
    & Daughter Miranda Whiting

  2. L Nelson on May 5th, 2018 1:07 pm

    Sorry for your loss. I hope this scripture brings you comfort in this most difficult time . Revelation 21: 3,4

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