Robbie is survived by his son, Julian Dixon; his twin sister, Julianne (Brian) Pomeroy; brother, Ken Morris; nephews, Bill (Kim) Porter and Adam (Shelba) Porter; as well as his ex-wife and recent caregiver, Kathryn Dixon. Robbie’s passing will also be mourned by his many foster brothers and sisters of the Buz family.
Robbie was born December 10, 1949, in Gadsden, Alabama. Upon his father’s retirement from the United States Army, the family moved to Orange Springs, Florida, where he and his sister spent their formative years. After graduation from Melrose High School as the class valedictorian in 1967, he enrolled at the University of Florida. After his first year of college, Robbie enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam as an airplane maintenance mechanic. After his honorable discharge, Robbie settled in Tampa, Florida.
Robbie was employed for many years as a manager at Marcone Appliance Parts in Tampa. He was also a dedicated employee of 84 Lumber, Chad Supply, and Publix.
Robbie was a humble, quiet, and introspective man. He was incredibly intelligent, dependable, and honest. He had a dry sense of humor that would pop up when you least expected it. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of sports and music, subjects he loved to discuss with friends and family.
Robbie also loved riding motorcycles, being in the mountains, and cheering on his favorite sports teams on television. He never missed an opportunity to spend time at his sister’s farm, celebrating holidays and family milestones, where at the end of the day, he could be found at the kitchen sink washing dishes with his beloved sister.
Robbie’s most cherished moments were those spent with his son, Julian. Whether it was playing catch in the backyard, batting practice at the ball field, coaching Julian’s baseball teams, fishing, taking in a Tampa Bay Rays game, or having long conversations about sports and music, his time spent with his son meant everything to him.
The family would like to extend their deep appreciation to staff of the hospice and palliative care unit at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital for their kind and compassionate care during his last days.
A burial service will be held this summer in Orange Springs, Florida.
Per Robbie’s request, please remember him by making a donation to the American Cancer Society.
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