Fred Dixon

Fred Dixon of Oquawka, Illinois left the stage on Tuesday March 5, 2013. His life was like a great book, or a song that you can't get out of your head. It began in Burlington, Iowa on November 11, 1937. He was the firstborn child of Roy and Lily Dixon. Legend has it that he was born with a guitar in his hand. That probably isn't true...although the Doctor said his first cry of life was in perfect pitch. After graduating from East Aurora High School he joined the Navy and met the love of his life, Aggie Boge. They had known each other for three weeks when they ran off into the night and eloped. The Navy didn't have much of a sense of humor about that, so they did it again in front of a Navy Chaplain. That was fifty-six years ago on December 27th. He loved kids, dogs, books, poetry, jokes, and of course music. Fred worked Construction most of his life. He was dedicated to his church and was an active member of the Oquawka Masonic Lodge 123 AF&AM. His mom, dad, and little brother Gary went before him. Those who stayed behind include his wife, Aggie; six kids: Roy (Tena), Brian (Bonnie), Ron (Karen), Pam (Ron Nelson), Bobby, and Tim (Anne). His brother and sisters, Arline Munson, Mike (Leona), and Tamyra (Doug) Rankin. Ten grandchildren, eight and a half great grandchildren, many other relatives and all of his many, many friends. Services:A public Masonic Service will be at 10:30 am on Saturday at Turnbull Funeral Home in Oquawka, Illinois followed by a service celebrating Fred's life. Following the service there will be a luncheon at the Oquawka United Methodist Church. Ashes will be interred at a later date in the Oquawka Cemetery. A memorial fund is being established. Thank you all for your friendship and kind words. Fred will never be forgotten.