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Denny Dixon |
Denny Dixon, Ottumwa
OTTUMWA-Dennis A “Denny” Dixon, 73, of 520 S. Ferry St., died at 5:20 p.m. February 27, 2014 at his home. He was born October 4, 1940 in Ottumwa to Clarence “Bus” and Jane Conrad Dixon. He married Lana Hudnall on March 28, 1981.A graduate of Ottumwa High School in 1959, Dennis served in the U.S. Army from 1959 to 1962 and was awarded a Good Conduct medal. He started Dixon’s Carpet in 1967, which became Dixon’s Floors & More, where he continued to work his entire career. He was also currently working for the Southern Iowa Crime Commission. Denny was a licensed pilot and enjoyed flying and traveling. He loved spoiling his grandkids, nieces and nephews. Surviving is his wife, Lana; two sons, Michael Stagers of Ottumwa, Rick Stagers of San Antonio, TX; two step-children Darren Adamson of Ottumwa, Gyla Adamson of St. Joseph, MO; six grandchildren, Jessica Stagers, Rick Stagers, Heather Stagers, Tyler Adamson, Lindsey Shipler and Riley Adamson; 10 great-grandchildren; a sister, Joan (Nathan) Paulos of Ottumwa; a brother, Jim Dixon of Blakesburg; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Michael Stagers; a granddaughter, Delayne Adamson; two brothers, Bob and John Michael Dixon. His body has been cremated. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Ottumwa Community Church with Pastor Bryan Wyldes officiating. Military services will be conducted by O.B. Nelson Post #3 American Legion and Walter B. Schafer Post #775 Veterans of Foreign Wars. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to be designated at a later date. Reece Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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