Alwyn “Ray” Dixon
November 21, 1942 ~ May 26, 2017
ROCKY MOUNT - Alwyn "Ray" Dixon, age 74, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017. Born in Nash County, NC on November 21, 1942, he was the son of the late Alwyn Ray Dixon, Sr. and Tempie Davis Dixon.
Ray worked for Nash County EMS as a 911 dispatcher until his retirement. He was a member of Nashville United Methodist Church. Ray's family was most important to him and enjoyed spending time with them. He was a loving husband, a wonderful father and grandfather and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Ray leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife of 48 years, Betty Morgan Dixon; daughters, Tammie Whitehead and husband, Wes; and Leslie Pittman and Tony. He is also survived by grandchildren, Hannah Whitehead, Wesley Whitehead, and Morgan Pittman; brother, Bill Dixon; extended family; dog, Trixie and grand dogs, Jessie, Buddy, and Hunter.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Nashville United Methodist Church, 209 E. Washington Street, Nashville with the Pastor Ralph Brown and Rev. Luke Whitehead officiating. Visitation with the family will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Nash County Caregivers Program, 103 N. Alston Street, Nashville, NC 27856 or Nash Health Care System Hospice & Palliative Care, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
The family would like to thank Nash Health Care System Hospice & Palliative Care, as well as Boice Willis Oncology staff, Dr. Vadlamani, Dr. Douglas Slater and his nurse, Donna, for their dedicated service in caring for Ray.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Nashville United Methodist Church
209 E. Washington Street
Nashville, NC 27856
Wednesday 5/31, 3:00 pm
Service
Nashville United Methodist Church
209 E. Washington Street
Nashville, NC 27856
Wednesday 5/31, 2:00 pm
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Betty and family. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, June Gay Carlisle and family.
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Betty I want you to know I am so sorry for your loss. Ray was an amazing person. I am so proud of you and your whole family….the way you stuck right by his side. That is worth more than gold. I love you all and will be there if ever you may need me. Bless you and stay strong. Much love. Keisha Robinson and Family.heartpulse
Mrs. Betty and family I send you my hearfelt condolences to you. Praying God comforts each of today and everyday. With love Deborah Bridgers-Jones
Betty, I’m so sorry to hear about Mr.Ray, I know he’s in a wonderful place right now and can do whatever he wants to do. I just want you to know that both of you mean a lot to me and If you need anything you know where to find me, love you bunches.
To Tammie and family– I am so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Caroline Berry
Betty, I am so sorry for your loss. Ray was such a kind, giving and good hearted man. He was always so pleasant whenever we would see him. Our prayers are with you and your family and please know that if there is anything we can do, please don’t hesitate to call on us. God be with you in the coming days and we will be praying for you. Allan and Janice Dickens
Ray was my first supervisor when I went to work at 911 in Nash County. He taught me a lot about the Nash County area. He use to tickle me when I would ask about a specific location on a call I had. He would say it is over there where that big brick building use to be by the old oak tree ! (lol) My prayers and thoughts are with the family. He will be missed.
Betty & family, So sorry for your loss. Bob really enjoyed working with Ray during his time as a paramedic. I understand how difficult this is since Bob has been gone now almost 18 months. They are probably in Heaven laughing about some call he dispatched Bob on. My prayers are with you all. If I can help just let me know. Brenda Watkins