William J. Dixon, age 66 passed away October 10, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. William was born December 12, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan, his parents were James and Rita Dixon. Dear father of Kristi (Shawn) Hosner, Emily (Jon) Eastman, William A. Dixon. Loving grandfather of FAB - 5 Avery, Jonathan, Brody, Joshua, Nathan. Brother of Sharon (Tim) Spencer, James Dixon, JoEllen (James) Alvarez, Janet (Tim) Millard, Thomas (Donna) Dixon. William is also survived by many nieces and nephews. William retired from William Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak, Michigan, He was on the Lamphere School Board since 1994, a member of Stagecrafters and many other various theater groups. William also volunteered at Forgiven Harvest and the Madison Heights Senior Center. Memorial gathering will be held Monday October 16, 2017 from 2:30 - 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service Monday 7:00 p.m. Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home 30351 Dequindre Road Madison Heights, Michigan 48071. In state Tuesday October 17, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. until time of memorial mass 10:00 a.m. St. Mary Catholic Church 730 S. Lafayette Ave. Royal Oak, Michigan 48067.
