Dwight A. Dixon

Earlier this year, he and his wife Evelyn celebrated their 65th anniversary. Dwight proposed to Evelyn after their third date and loved her faithfully through the years as they raised a family, built a home, and cared for their aging parents.

Dwight was the second youngest of eight children. Born in Sevier County, he was a country boy through and through—a farmer, a fisherman, and a tinkerer who spent many happy afternoons woodworking in his shop.

Dwight exemplified hard work. In everything he did, he did for others, whether feeding his family with fresh corn grown in his garden or building custom furniture for his children.]He could fix anything—he had a creative mind and solved many problems with his ingenuity (and duct tape).

His jack-of-all-trades nature saw him through a varied career: he served in the U.S. Army and worked as a motorcycle courier, baker, sheet metal worker, and parts machinist. He retired from Y-12 after working there as an electrician for 15 years.

Dwight was a social person; he would strike up a conversation with anyone, turning trips to the grocery store into extended outings. He spent many nights playing ping pong and cards with his siblings and in-laws and carried a reputation as the man to beat at Rook.

Dwight was known for his sense of humor, always ready with a quick joke and a grin. He was a sharp dresser, a loyal Vols fan, and above all, a family man. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren and held fond memories of taking them fishing, even though he spent more time baiting hooks than fishing himself.

His faith in Christ sustained him throughout his life.

Dwight is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Addie Dixon, and his son, Amos Dixon. He is survived by his beloved wife, Evelyn; his daughters, Cheryl (Jim) and Rochelle (Mike); and his four grandchildren—Emily, Ryan (Leah), Natalie, and Cidney. He is preceded in death by one brother and five sisters, and is survived by his older sister, Doris Horton.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13, at Weaver Funeral Home in Knoxville. Family and friends will meet at Bethel Church Cemetery in Sevierville at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, November 14, for a graveside service.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home.