Richard Dixon, age 73 of Salem, Indiana passed away Friday, August 25,
2023 at 11:41 am, in his residence.
Born September 20, 1949 in Jamestown, Kentucky, he was the son of the
late Reynolds Dixon and Ada L. (Stephens) Dixon.
Life resident of Washington County and on 12/09/1977 he married Terry D.
(Costin) Dixon.
He was retired from The Salem Fire Department after 20+ years and was a
volunteer before joining the Department full time. He also drove for the
Amish community in retirement.
Survivors include:
Wife: Terry D. (Costin) Dixon
Son: Duane K. (Lana) Hamilton of Salem, Indiana;
Daughter: Ginger Butler of Salem, Indiana;
Daughter: Kerri (Chuck) Williams of Salem, Indiana;
Daughter: Tabi Wooten of Crothersville, Indiana;
Brother: Homer Dixon of Louisville, Kentucky.
3 granddaughters: Paige Devliegher (Alex), Natasha Butler, Kelli Longwell
3 grandsons: Nathan Williams (Ashley), Dylan Williams, Blake Wright
great grandchildren: Easton and Cole Williams, Jayce Longwell and Jarvis
Motley.
He was preceded in death by a grandson Bailey Layne Hamilton.
Funeral Service: 11:00 am Tuesday at Dawalt Funeral Home with Matt
Gorman officiating. Interment at Crown Hill Cemetery Salem, Indiana.
Visitation: 4 to 7 pm Monday and 9 to 11 am Tuesday at Dawalt Funeral Home.
The Family Requests Donations to:
Bailey’s Fund at the
Washington County Community Foundation
1707 North Shelby St.
Salem, Indiana 47167
