Daniel Dixon

Daniel Allen Dixon passed away suddenly Dec 20, 2021 at the age of 78. Born Jan 20, 1943 to Chester and Florence (Briggs) Dixon in Tyrone PA. Dan was the 3rd of 10 children. He is preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Ilene (Spangler) Dixon, his son Army Spc Robert J Dixon KIA, his parents, his father in law Norman Spangler, his brothers David, Curtis Joseph, Thomas & Richard, sister in law Patricia, brother in law Jerry Patin, nephews Eric, William & Joseph.

He is survived by his son, David Dixon of Pinckney & Kanina Dixon of Harrison, daughter Gretchen & William Lang of Beaverton, his son Daniel A Dixon & fiance Heidi Sterley Barnett of Scottsville, his mother in law Laura Spangler of Beaverton, granddaughters Jayna Love of Midland, Morgan Lang of Royal Oak, Starr Dixon of Harrison, grandsons, Daniel Dixon of Harrison, William Lang of Beaverton and great granddaughter Iris Seeley of Harrison, brother Robert and Kathy Dixon of Fowlerville, sisters Ruthanne Dixon of Fowlerville, Lesa Dixon of Fowlerville and Colleen & Mark Wahlstrom of Bowie TX, sister in laws Patricia Dixon of Fowlerville, Maria Dixon of South Lyon and Carl & Maxine Priemer of Beaverton, brother in laws Steven & Debbie Spangler of GA, Calvin & Audry Spangler of GA and many nieces and nephews.

Born in Tyrone, he moved as a young child to South Lyon MI where he resided until 1986.  Never one to be idle, Dans first job as a young man was to deliver papers for the South Lyon Herald.  For a short time after working at the Tube Mill, Dan found his life long career as everyone's favorite flooring technician.  Dan’s was always true to his faith and was a member of South Lyon First Baptist Church and drove the Sunday School bus many years. He also had a love of snowmobile racing that shined through as he showcased many wins with trophies through the years.  In 1986 following Michigan's recession he moved his family to Apple Valley CA within San Bernardino Counties where a booming economy existed.   Here, he and his wife opened a flooring retail store.   Shortly after, in 1988, they opened their home to foster children, taking in over 30 children through the years.

In 1992 his family moved to Michigan, back to their roots. Dan would continue his career in flooring and he and Ilene continued foster care. Here they attended Grace Bible Church and then Emanuel Baptist Church and were avid sports fans of their grandchildren. After the loss of his wife, Dan joined the Moose in Harrison and found joy in karaoke. He later joined the Gladwin Eagles where he'd shoot pool with friends.   He loved to be on the move and be with his friends and family.  Whether it was driving to keep everyone safe or singing to have fun, he was a dedicated friend, father, and grandfather.  Dan's willingness to help others and gentle spirit will be greatly missed.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, 11:00 A.M. at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Gladwin. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, from 4-8:00 P.M. at Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Gladwin. He will be laid to rest at Dale Cemetery, Beaverton. www.hall-kokotovichfuneralhome.com