HUNTINGDON - Wilbur F. Dixon, 87, Huntingdon RR2, died at 10:45 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, at his home.
Born March 23, 1912, in Jenners, he was a son of the late Orlando and Naomi (Hunter) Dixon. His wife, Jane R. (Peoples) Dixon, whom he married March 14, 1936, survives.
Also surviving are: children, Wanda J. Wagner, Mrs. Fred (Carol Sue) Peck and Wilbur M. Dixon, all of McAlevys Fort, John W. Dixon, Huntingdon RR2, and Dale A. Dixon, Huntingdon RR3; grandson, Brett F. Dixon of Huntington RR2, whom he raised; sister, Lena Stuter, Belleville; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by brother and sister, Merle Dixon and Ora O'Bryan.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served with the 129th Field Artillery Battalion. He was awarded the Bronze Star.
He was a foreman in the CCC (Civil Conservation Corp); a forest ranger for the state; and worked at New Holland from 1956-1974 as a tool grinder in the machine shop and tool & die.
He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and woodsman.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family on Saturday at the Donald E. Baggus Funeral Home, Belleville, with lay minister Daniel Morris officiating. Interment will be in Greenlea Cemetery, McAlevys Fort.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Huntingdon Homecare Hospice, Bryan Street, Huntingdon, PA 16652
Born March 23, 1912, in Jenners, he was a son of the late Orlando and Naomi (Hunter) Dixon. His wife, Jane R. (Peoples) Dixon, whom he married March 14, 1936, survives.
Also surviving are: children, Wanda J. Wagner, Mrs. Fred (Carol Sue) Peck and Wilbur M. Dixon, all of McAlevys Fort, John W. Dixon, Huntingdon RR2, and Dale A. Dixon, Huntingdon RR3; grandson, Brett F. Dixon of Huntington RR2, whom he raised; sister, Lena Stuter, Belleville; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by brother and sister, Merle Dixon and Ora O'Bryan.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served with the 129th Field Artillery Battalion. He was awarded the Bronze Star.
He was a foreman in the CCC (Civil Conservation Corp); a forest ranger for the state; and worked at New Holland from 1956-1974 as a tool grinder in the machine shop and tool & die.
He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and woodsman.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family on Saturday at the Donald E. Baggus Funeral Home, Belleville, with lay minister Daniel Morris officiating. Interment will be in Greenlea Cemetery, McAlevys Fort.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Huntingdon Homecare Hospice, Bryan Street, Huntingdon, PA 16652
HUNTINGDON - Wilbur F. Dixon, 87, Huntingdon RR2, died at 10:45 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, at his home.
Born March 23, 1912, in Jenners, he was a son of the late Orlando and Naomi (Hunter) Dixon. His wife, Jane R. (Peoples) Dixon, whom he married March 14, 1936, survives.
Also surviving are: children, Wanda J. Wagner, Mrs. Fred (Carol Sue) Peck and Wilbur M. Dixon, all of McAlevys Fort, John W. Dixon, Huntingdon RR2, and Dale A. Dixon, Huntingdon RR3; grandson, Brett F. Dixon of Huntington RR2, whom he raised; sister, Lena Stuter, Belleville; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by brother and sister, Merle Dixon and Ora O'Bryan.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served with the 129th Field Artillery Battalion. He was awarded the Bronze Star.
He was a foreman in the CCC (Civil Conservation Corp); a forest ranger for the state; and worked at New Holland from 1956-1974 as a tool grinder in the machine shop and tool & die.
He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and woodsman.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family on Saturday at the Donald E. Baggus Funeral Home, Belleville, with lay minister Daniel Morris officiating. Interment will be in Greenlea Cemetery, McAlevys Fort.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Huntingdon Homecare Hospice, Bryan Street, Huntingdon, PA 16652
Born March 23, 1912, in Jenners, he was a son of the late Orlando and Naomi (Hunter) Dixon. His wife, Jane R. (Peoples) Dixon, whom he married March 14, 1936, survives.
Also surviving are: children, Wanda J. Wagner, Mrs. Fred (Carol Sue) Peck and Wilbur M. Dixon, all of McAlevys Fort, John W. Dixon, Huntingdon RR2, and Dale A. Dixon, Huntingdon RR3; grandson, Brett F. Dixon of Huntington RR2, whom he raised; sister, Lena Stuter, Belleville; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by brother and sister, Merle Dixon and Ora O'Bryan.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served with the 129th Field Artillery Battalion. He was awarded the Bronze Star.
He was a foreman in the CCC (Civil Conservation Corp); a forest ranger for the state; and worked at New Holland from 1956-1974 as a tool grinder in the machine shop and tool & die.
He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and woodsman.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family on Saturday at the Donald E. Baggus Funeral Home, Belleville, with lay minister Daniel Morris officiating. Interment will be in Greenlea Cemetery, McAlevys Fort.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Huntingdon Homecare Hospice, Bryan Street, Huntingdon, PA 16652
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