Claude Leroy Dixon, 89, of Easton, Md., died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, at his residence.
He was born June 16, 1923, to the late McCoy L. and Emma E. Dixon in Gaffney, S.C.
Leroy served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, along with his eight brothers, who all served in different branches of the military.
After the war, Leroy worked in real estate as a builder and and developer.
He was a member of Mayo United Methodist Church, and was a past president of the Kiwanis Club of Mayo.
In his spare time, he enjoyed playing golf, gardening (taking cuttings and propagating new plants), and watching sports, especially when his grandchildren were playing.
Leroy was preceded in death by his former wife, Hattie; and eight brothers, Eugene, JV, Grayson, Julian, Johnny, Clarence, Oliver, and Dean.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Catherine Dixon; one son, Bert LeBow (Tammy), of Mayo, Md.; three daughters, Beverly Hanners (Chuck), of Owings, Md.; Janet Ward (Richie), of Mayo, Md., and Gail LeBow of Easton, Md.; one brother, Bill Dixon of Marion; and nine grandchildren, Ann Newton (Rex), Amy Dick (Mark), Morgan Hanners, Brenda Oppong (Issac), Katelyn Auld (Brad), Richie Ward, III (Laura), Michael Ward, and Amber and Eric LeBow; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Interment will be at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, Md.
Published in The McDowell News on November 11, 2012
He was born June 16, 1923, to the late McCoy L. and Emma E. Dixon in Gaffney, S.C.
Leroy served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, along with his eight brothers, who all served in different branches of the military.
After the war, Leroy worked in real estate as a builder and and developer.
He was a member of Mayo United Methodist Church, and was a past president of the Kiwanis Club of Mayo.
In his spare time, he enjoyed playing golf, gardening (taking cuttings and propagating new plants), and watching sports, especially when his grandchildren were playing.
Leroy was preceded in death by his former wife, Hattie; and eight brothers, Eugene, JV, Grayson, Julian, Johnny, Clarence, Oliver, and Dean.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Catherine Dixon; one son, Bert LeBow (Tammy), of Mayo, Md.; three daughters, Beverly Hanners (Chuck), of Owings, Md.; Janet Ward (Richie), of Mayo, Md., and Gail LeBow of Easton, Md.; one brother, Bill Dixon of Marion; and nine grandchildren, Ann Newton (Rex), Amy Dick (Mark), Morgan Hanners, Brenda Oppong (Issac), Katelyn Auld (Brad), Richie Ward, III (Laura), Michael Ward, and Amber and Eric LeBow; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Interment will be at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, Md.
Published in The McDowell News on November 11, 2012
Claude Leroy Dixon, 89, of Easton, Md., died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, at his residence.
He was born June 16, 1923, to the late McCoy L. and Emma E. Dixon in Gaffney, S.C.
Leroy served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, along with his eight brothers, who all served in different branches of the military.
After the war, Leroy worked in real estate as a builder and and developer.
He was a member of Mayo United Methodist Church, and was a past president of the Kiwanis Club of Mayo.
In his spare time, he enjoyed playing golf, gardening (taking cuttings and propagating new plants), and watching sports, especially when his grandchildren were playing.
Leroy was preceded in death by his former wife, Hattie; and eight brothers, Eugene, JV, Grayson, Julian, Johnny, Clarence, Oliver, and Dean.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Catherine Dixon; one son, Bert LeBow (Tammy), of Mayo, Md.; three daughters, Beverly Hanners (Chuck), of Owings, Md.; Janet Ward (Richie), of Mayo, Md., and Gail LeBow of Easton, Md.; one brother, Bill Dixon of Marion; and nine grandchildren, Ann Newton (Rex), Amy Dick (Mark), Morgan Hanners, Brenda Oppong (Issac), Katelyn Auld (Brad), Richie Ward, III (Laura), Michael Ward, and Amber and Eric LeBow; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Interment will be at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, Md.
Published in The McDowell News on November 11, 2012
He was born June 16, 1923, to the late McCoy L. and Emma E. Dixon in Gaffney, S.C.
Leroy served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, along with his eight brothers, who all served in different branches of the military.
After the war, Leroy worked in real estate as a builder and and developer.
He was a member of Mayo United Methodist Church, and was a past president of the Kiwanis Club of Mayo.
In his spare time, he enjoyed playing golf, gardening (taking cuttings and propagating new plants), and watching sports, especially when his grandchildren were playing.
Leroy was preceded in death by his former wife, Hattie; and eight brothers, Eugene, JV, Grayson, Julian, Johnny, Clarence, Oliver, and Dean.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Catherine Dixon; one son, Bert LeBow (Tammy), of Mayo, Md.; three daughters, Beverly Hanners (Chuck), of Owings, Md.; Janet Ward (Richie), of Mayo, Md., and Gail LeBow of Easton, Md.; one brother, Bill Dixon of Marion; and nine grandchildren, Ann Newton (Rex), Amy Dick (Mark), Morgan Hanners, Brenda Oppong (Issac), Katelyn Auld (Brad), Richie Ward, III (Laura), Michael Ward, and Amber and Eric LeBow; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Interment will be at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, Md.
Published in The McDowell News on November 11, 2012
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