Richard "Dick" Dixon

Born March 21, 1935 in Clearfield, he was the son of the late George Henry and Ida Mae (Baney) Dixon.

Mr. Dixon was employed as a mason for over 60 years. He started as a mason with his future father-in-law Dorse L. Luzier and later with Vance Dickey and Jimmy Collins. He was a member of Clearfield Alliance Church, B.P.O E. #540 and VFW Post# 1785. Dick was a member of the picnic grounds committee for the VFW. He built the Veterans Wall at the picnic grounds and worked on the Bison Wall next to Shaw Public Library. Dick was known for his mason work throughout the Clearfield and DuBois Area. Dick enjoyed hunting and fishing and going to camp with his family.

Surviving in addition to his wife are 2 daughters and a son: Debra J. Kelly and her husband Randolph, Palmyra, PA; Shari Trythall and her husband Bob, Curwensville, PA; Spence R. Dixon and his wife Brianna, Lebanon, PA; 5 grandchildren: Ryan Kelly, Ash Kelly, David Trythall, Aaron Trythall, Michelle Dixon; 6 great grandchildren: Rhett, Cora, Josiah, Owen, Jeremiah and Elias Kelly. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 5 sisters and a brother: Marion Walker, Jean Leigey, Edna Whitesell, Hope Dallen, Gladys Rollin and Kyle Dixon.

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Richard “Dick” Dixon will be 1:00 PM Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc., 312 E. Locust Street, Clearfield, PA 16830 with Rev. Robert Goldenberg and Rev. Hiram B. Westover co-officiating. A time to share memories and have an opportunity to view will be Monday evening from 6:00 – 9:00 PM and Tuesday from 12:00 until the time of service at 1:00 PM at the funeral home. A private burial will be in Bradford Cemetery, Woodland.

For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Richard “Dick” Dixon to the Clearfield Alliance Church Building Fund, 45 Alliance Road, Clearfield, PA 16830 or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Online tributes may be made to www.bennettandhouser.com or www.mem.com.