Bobby Gene Dixon's Obituary
Bobby Gene Dixon, 89, passed from this life on May 24, 2014 in Claremore, Oklahoma. Bobby was born on August 3, 1924 in Davis, Oklahoma to William Jasper and Era Mae (Griffin) Dixon. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, served during WWII, Korean and Vietnam war and retired after serving his country for 20 years. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, and the Aerial Gunners Association. Bobby also was a member of Southwood Baptist Church of Tulsa, OK. He was preceded in death by his father, William J. Dixon; mother, Era Mae Griffin Dixon; brother, Billy Dixon; sister, Leta Ruth Dixon Cobb and a step-son, Paul Ray Akers, Jr. He is survived by his widow, Greta J. Dixon; son, Howard Brent Dixon; daughter-in-law, Latricia Dixon; grandson, Matthew Dixon; granddaughter, Lauren Dixon; step-daughter, Sherrie Akers Holland and husband, Lee Urbaniak; step-grandson, Geoffrey Holland; step-great grandchildren, Madeline & Tyler Holland; nephew, Dan J. Cobb and grand niece, Erin Elizabeth Cobb. Graveside Services will be held 12:00 PM Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army.
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