Joseph Ray Dixon

May 31, 1957 — May 8, 2024

Concord

Joseph Ray Dixon, 66, of Concord, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

Joe was born May 31, 1957, in Roberta, NC, to the late Joseph Crockett Dixon and the late Hazel Elizabeth Lambert Dixon. He was also preceded in death by sister, Debbie Dixon Nifong.

Survivors include beloved wife of 44 years, Sherry M. Dixon of Concord; son, Steven Ray Dixon and wife, Genna, of Mount Pleasant; granddaughter, Kate Elizabeth Dixon; sister, Sherry D. Allman and husband, Chip, of Concord; sister, Dicie D. Morris and husband, Junior, of Concord; brother, Howard Dixon, of Mount Pleasant; brother-in-law, Roger Nifong, of Concord; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Joe retired after 35 years from Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Co. He was a member of Canaan Baptist Church, Salisbury. He would always help the Bible School and also enjoyed singing and playing guitar. Joe was an avid fisherman and loved riding around everywhere. He was always involved in Steven's sports activities while growing up, coaching football and baseball. Kate, his grandbaby, was Paw Paw's girl, and was the light of his life. Most of all, Joe cherished spending time with his family.

The family will receive friends from 11:30 am - 12:45 pm, Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm in the funeral home chapel, officiated by Rev. Bruce Graham. Burial will follow at the West Concord Cemetery, 331 Union Cemetery Rd SW, Concord.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County or Canaan Baptist, 785 Barringer St, Salisbury, NC 28146.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is serving the Dixon family.

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Saturday, May 11, 2024

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