Craig Dixon
Our duck and goose hunter and fisherman, Craig Dixon, decided it was time to cross the Rainbow Bridge on April 21, 2021, to pick up our nine very special fur babies and head to heaven. Debra and their fur baby Pebbles were by his side.
Little did he know, when Debra stepped on his toe, they would be together for 30 years.
He was born on July 12, 1961, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the son of William and Pat Kaplinger Dixon.
The hunting and fishing community will miss seeing him in his boat. He didn’t care if he caught anything, he just loved being out there.
His winning smile will be missed by his family and friends, especially his friends and coworkers at SIU, where he worked as a painter.
Besides his partner of over 30 years, Debra Wright, he is survived by his children, Alexis Johnson, Lance Dixon and April Pearman; his grandchildren, Drake Johnson, Summer Dixon and Harrison Johnson; siblings Doug, Scott and Danny Dixon and Becky Etherton; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Steven Dixon.
Craig’s wish was to be cremated. He asked that if his friends wished to honor him, they can do so by donating to PAWS or to Union County animal control. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden is in charge of arrangements.
To visit Craig’s memorial page and leave online condolences for the family, visit rendlemanhilemanfh.com.
Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden is in charge of arrangements.