Vondon W. Dixon

Vondon W. Dixon, age 88, of Morrilton, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Ruby Lee Stell Dixon, his parents, A.E. and Lavada (Dick) Dixon and two brothers, Leonard and Lyman Dixon. He is survived by two sons, Larry Dixon of Irving, Texas and Don Dixon and wife Eddie of Morrilton; grandchildren, Kimberly Dixon of Bentonville, Doug Dixon and wife Aimee and their son Mitch of Atkins, and Whitney Dixon of Morrilton. Von was an Army veteran. During his lifetime he worked in farming, as well as owning and operating the DX distributorship in Morrilton for ten years. His love for long haul trucking led him into his business, Von Dixon Trucking, from which he retired. Despite the hardships and many surgeries Von faced over the years due to his severe disability, he remained active in his business and was an example of a tough fighter that rarely complained and kept a positive outlook. Von was known for the love of his Boston Terriers, and he and his wife kept constant companionship with one for the last 36 years of his life. He will be greatly missed and remembered for how he faced each physical battle with a fighting spirit and faith in a good outcome. Graveside services will be Friday, December 23, at 1:30 p.m. at Elmwood Cemetery in Morrilton. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. The body may be viewed at Harris Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.