Ambler Lee Dixon
August 6, 1925 ~ June 29, 2021
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ROCKY MOUNT - Ambler Lee Dixon, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on August 6, 1925, he was the son of the late Jessie Dixon and Leathie Weeks Dixon. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Marie Lois Thrower Dixon; his daughter, Mary Ann Walston; brothers, Harold Dixon, Don Dixon, Larry Dixon, and Roland Dixon; and his sister, Margaret Dixon Marks.
Ambler was the owner of Dixon Blind and Awning in Rocky Mount. He would go to great lengths to get to know each of his customers and deeply enjoyed working with them. A member of Sunset Avenue Baptist Church, many knew of his encouraging personality as he was everybody's cheerleader. Regardless of the task at hand, you knew Ambler was behind you every step of the way. He was an avid bowler and cherished his time spent with his family at White Lake. A devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and great friend to many, Ambler will be forever loved and deeply missed.
Ambler is survived by his daughters, Shelby Dixon Poythress and husband, Dennis, of Knightdale and Katherine Dixon "Kathy" Gardner and husband, Elton, of Richmond, VA; a son-in-law Kenneth Walston of Red Oak; his grandchildren, Amber Kizer, Talmadge Gardner, Tucker Walston, Lindsey Walston, Brandon Bobbitt, and Dylan Bobbitt; his great grandchildren Cora and Jude Kizer; his brother, Alden Dixon of Conover; and many nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Ambler's life will be held on Friday, July 2, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 AM to 10:45 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & 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
Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 7/2, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 AM to 10:45 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Service
Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 7/2, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
A Funeral Service to celebrate Ambler's life will be held on Friday, July 2, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Friday 7/2, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
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I am so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr Dixon many years ago. I worked for Jessie Morton for years and got to know him then. Mr Dixon was the kindest, sweetest gentlemen I have ever know. I know where he is and therefore I am not going to be sad. Just know you had a fine daddy. I remember his sign Blind Man Driving it always made me laugh.
Shelby I am sorry for your loss. Your daddy was such a sweet and kind man . Every time I saw him it was always a pleasure, he was always so nice and just great to just talk to. He. Had a great life and we are all better for knowing him. Please give my love to Kathy and the rest of the family. Love you always ❤️
Shelby I am sorry for your loss. Your daddy was such a sweet and kind man . Every time I saw him it was always a pleasure, he was always so nice and just great to just talk to. He. Had a great life and we are all better for knowing him. Please give my love to Kathy and the rest of the family. Love you always ❤️
So sorry for your loss . He will truly be missed. Prayers for the family. Remember memories you had with him.
So sorry for your loss . He will truly be missed. Prayers for the family. Remember memories you had with him.
In memory of Ambler Lee Dixon, Tammy Blackman lit a candle
So many sweet and special memories with the Dixon family! You will always have a very special place in my heart! Love you all!
Dear Kathy and Shelby – We are holding you and your families close in our hearts and in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. Mr. Dixon was an amazing man. He was always so sweet and kind to our family. I would always think of him when we go to Rocky Mount and wonder how he was doing. Praying God will give you both comfort, strength and peace in the days, weeks, and months ahead.
My deepest sympathy on the loss of Mr Dixon.. Have known him since I was a child and his daughters.. Kathy my friend, my prayers and love to you on your loss.. Your dad was so very special.. Now he is with your mom and sister.. Your family had such a deep and caring love for each other.
I am so sorry to hear about he passing of Mr. Dixon. He was a fine man. I always enjoyed talking to him when I would go to his home to see Mary Ann. He would always have you laughing before you left. Kathy and Shelby you certainly are in my prayers. God Bless you.
I am so sorry to hear about he passing of Mr. Dixon. He was a fine man. I always enjoyed talking to him when I would go to his home to see Mary Ann. He would always have you laughing before you left. Kathy and Shelby you certainly are in my prayers. God Bless you.
I am so sorry to hear about he passing of Mr. Dixon. He was a fine man. I always enjoyed talking to him when I would go to his home to see Mary Ann. He would always have you laughing before you left. Kathy and Shelby you certainly are in my prayers. God Bless you.
I am so sorry to hear about he passing of Mr. Dixon. He was a fine man. I always enjoyed talking to him when I would go to his home to see Mary Ann. He would always have you laughing before you left. Kathy and Shelby you certainly are in my prayers. God Bless you.
I am so sorry to hear about he passing of Mr. Dixon. He was a fine man. I always enjoyed talking to him when I would go to his home to see Mary Ann. He would always have you laughing before you left. Kathy and Shelby you certainly are in my prayers. God Bless you.
Sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family
There are so many memories, and great ones..I can’t list them all. Mr. Dixon was a very special part of mine and my family’s life growing up. I look forward to seeing him in heaven.
The Dixons lived in my neighborhood growing up and both Mr and Mrs Dixon were always so nice. My condolences to the family.
So sorry for your loss.He was a very kind person.Resting in heaven now
We have just learned of Mr. Dixon’s death because we have been out of town visiting family. What a kind and gracious man he was. His love for family and friends will always be remembered. Please know that we are thinking of each of you and continue to think of Mary Ann. We are so sorry not to be at the visitation and service.
I did not know Ambler personally, but I knew his daughter Mary Ann and his grandchildren Tucker and Lindsey. I am saddened to hear of his passing and send all of my love and condolences to the family he left behind.