Jerry Don Dixon

Jerry Don Dixon, 69, a lifelong resident of Benton, passed away Monday, May 14, 2012 in a local hospital. Mr. Dixon was the son of the late Raymond Dixon and Lena Aldridge Dixon and was also preceded in death by his two brothers, Randall Dixon and Troy Dixon. He is survived by his two children: Lance Dixon and wife Mary of Chattanooga and Lisa Ogle of Riceville; four grandchildren: Holli Simko and Taylor Ogle both of Cleveland, Jessica Dixon and Bradley Dixon both of Chattanooga; one brother, Ken Dixon of Cleveland; one sister, Brenda Dixon of Etowah; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted at 12 noon on Thursday, May 17, 2012 in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home with Reverend Max Morris officiating. Interment will follow in Lebanon Cemetery with Brad Dixon, Taylor Ogle, Shaun Turner and Marty Dixon serving as pallbearers. A white dove release ceremony will conclude the service. His family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon on Thursday at the funeral home prior to the service. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the Humane Society. We invite you to send a message of condolence and sign the Dixon family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com.