Samuel E. Dixon Jr.

APRIL 13, 1956 – MAY 14, 2024

Samuel E. Dixon, Jr., affectionately known as Sam, lived to create art. Sam was a consummate fine artist, graphic designer, and was beloved by many. Born April 13, 1956, in Wichita Falls, Texas, Sam spent his childhood in New York and New Jersey, eventually settling in Maryland. As a young man, Sam served honorably in the Army National Guard and in the Army Reserves, achieving the rank of Sergeant.

Sam achieved a 28-year career as a Senior Graphic Designer at the Maryland-National Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) and was chiefly responsible for the design of many of the substantive, professional, eye-catching, and impactful urban planning documents and presentations produced by the award-winning agency during his time there.

Sam was most proud of his prolific work as an illustrator and painter. It was his greatest passion since he was three years old, painting on the walls and windows during kindergarten. He attended Prince George’s County Community College and University of Maryland where he honed his skills as an artist and graphic designer.

As a fine artist and graphic designer, Sam won countless awards and was constantly in motion -- creating, curating, and promoting his work. His paintings have graced galleries, restaurants, and private collections throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area and beyond.

Sam is survived by his mother, Helen Dixon McKnight, his father, Samuel E. Dixon, Sr., (Dorothy), his sister Crystal Mittelstaedt (John), brother Rodrick Dixon (Alfreda), sister Andrea, brother Leroy (Carol), brother Elijah (Yakeina) sister Jeanette, and many nephews and nieces, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He also had an extended family of countless friends and colleagues, who will forever be touched by his example of living a life of focus, passion, and love for family and friends.

A celebration of life for Sam will be held Thursday, May 30, 2024, with visitation from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home, 11800 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE, SILVER SPRING, MD 20904, with the funeral service beginning at 12:00 noon.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made IgG4ward Foundation, a 501(c)(3)charitable organization located at P.0. Box 225, 1661 Mass Ave, Lexington,MA 02420. Donations can also be made on behalf of Sam by going to website: igg4ward.org