Kenneth L. Dixson, 80, of Indiana, passed away Friday Nov. 25, 2022, at ProMedica Nursing Home, North Hills, Pittsburgh.
A son of the late Ronald and Eleanor (Alexander) Dixson, he was born Aug. 8, 1942, in Creekside.
Ken was a 1960 graduate of Marion Center High School where he played baseball. Ken was very active in the labor movement in the steel mills in Youngstown, Ohio, The GM Lordstown plant in Ohio and served as the president and vice president of the Utility Workers United Association of America Union for Pennsylvania-American Water Company. In his free time Ken enjoyed fly fishing, working as a volunteer at Greenwood Cemetery, where he also served on the board of directors, watching and rooting for all Pittsburgh sports teams. He was a true lover of music and enjoyed listening to several different genres, but most of all Ken enjoyed spending time with his family and beloved dog Buddy. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and was always ready to lend a helping hand to family and friends.
Ken was proud to be a Dixson.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Donna G. (Jones) Dixson; two daughters: Vicki Brown and husband Kevin, of Canfield, OH; and Kelli Ryan and husband Ron, of Indiana; two grandchildren: Emily Hignett and husband Jacob; and Ashley Olsen; two great-grandchildren: Christian and Haley; a brother, Garry Dixson and wife Jane; and a sister-in-law, Marlene Dixson.
In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Dixson, an infant sister, Joan Claire Dixson, and a grandson Ryan Dixson Henry.
Friends will be received Tuesday from 11 a.m. to the time of services at 1 p.m. at Robinson-Lytle-Shoemaker Funeral Home, with the Rev. Tom Spiker conducting the services. Private interment will take place at Greenwood Cemetery.
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