Jack L. Dixon, 77, of East Peoria, died at 7:15 p.m. March 1, 2010, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Born Jan. 28, 1933, in Farmington to Orville and Velma (VanHouten) Dixon, he married Patricia Kelly on July 23, 1970, in Peoria. She died in 1996 in Peoria.
One son, Patrick Dixon, and one step-son, Michael Alexander, also preceded him in death.
Surviving are two sons, Michael (Jeanette) Dixon and Curtis Dixon, both of East Peoria; one daughter, Kellie (Erik) Roecker of Morton; a stepdaughter, Teresa (Pete) Hupke of Delavan; and two stepsons, Louis “Bud” (Carol) Maliongas and George Alexander, both of St. Paul, Minn.; and Cheryl Hinds, his companion.
Also surviving are many grandchildren; three brothers, Ted, Larry and Dick Dixon; and one sister, Ginger Robinson.
Dixon was an Army veteran and a lifelong member of the Teamsters Union.
Visitation was Thursday at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria. Services were Friday at the funeral home. The Rev. Thomas Taylor officiated. Burial was in Fondulac Cemetery in East Peoria.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate. View his life story at www.remmertfuneralhome.com.
