ALEX ROBERT DIXON

ALEX ROBERT DIXON, 66, of Dunbar, PA, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 in Uniontown Hospital.  He was born February 6, 1955 in Pittsburgh, PA, son of Charles Dixon and Patricia King Dixon.

Alex was a graduate of Fox Chapel Area High School and went on to attend California University of Pennsylvania.  There he was a proud member of the football team and the fraternity Sigma Tau Gamma.  He worked as a brick layer and later became a Union Carpenter Superintendent and Instructor at the Carpenters Pittsburgh Apprentice Training Center.   

He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce Miller Dixon, who he married November 4, 2000; his children, Eric (Shannon) Dixon of Pittsburgh, PA, Courtney Nipaver of Apopka, FL, Nathaniel Dixon of San Diego, CA, and Olivia Dixon & Luke Dixon with whom he resided; sisters, Margaret Dixon & Paula (Bill) Roesch; sisters-in-law, Lisa (William) Hominsky & Paula Harnish; father-in-law & mother-in-law, Paul & Frances Miller; grandchildren, Dylan, Dean & Declan Dixon and Madison, Maci & Finley Nipaver; several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Kenneth Dixon & Richard Dixon.

Alex will be remembered for his gentle nature and fun-loving humor.  He was always willing to use his skills and knowledge to help out friends and family.  He will be missed immensely by those whose lives he touched and remain forever in their hearts.  A private celebration of his life is being planned.

Arrangements by Burhans-Crouse Funeral Home, 28 Connellsville St, Dunbar, PA.

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