Francis J. Dixon Obituary (1952 - 2019)

Francis J. Dixon, 67, of Pontiac, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019, at 4:59 p.m. at his home. His service will be held Friday, July 5, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home in Pontiac with Deacon Jim Wallace officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul Catholic Cemetery in Odell, IL. Visitation will be Friday, July 5, 2019, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac, is in charge of arrangements. Frank was born on March 16, 1952, in Pontiac, IL to Floyd David and Frances Ellen (Noonan) Dixon. He is survived by his children, Tabitha J. Flowers of Cornell, IL, Lindsay M. (Jonathan) Carstens of Flanagan, IL, Kristina L. (Lewis) Moyer of Pontiac, IL, and Robyn E. Dixon of Peru, IL; brothers, Tom (Barb) Dixon of Barnett, MO, Leo (Barb) Dixon of Ridgedale, MO, and Jerry (Shirley) Dixon of Cornell, IL; sisters, Betty (Chuck) Eich of Romeoville, IL and Mary Kirkwood of Plainfield, IL; and grandchildren, Trenton, Zander, Alivia, Owen, Emily, Hailey, Aiden, Lily, and Vincent. He was preceded in death by his parents. During Franks life, he was a gas station manager, union laborer, construction, and an over the road truck driver until his retirement in 2011. Frank loved to travel, tell stories, and loved his family. He would do anything to help someone out. He was a member of St. Marys Catholic Church in Pontiac, IL. Memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences may be made to the family at duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.