George Daniel Dixon, 73, of Whitwell, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Hospice of Chattanooga Care Center. George was born and raised in Long Island, NY. While there he raised three daughters. He retired from the U.S. Navy after 24 years of service. In his early years, he was a business major and earned a masters degree. He taught at Dowling College in the 1990s. Upon until his retirement from the corporate world, he was a computer analyst with BCBS. He was an amazing musician and played an accordion for almost 70 years. His musical talents were remarkable with any instrument.
George was preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Mary Mangi Dixon, and brother, Johnny Dixon.
Those left to cherish his memory included his wife, Rhonda Allen Dixon; daughters, Dawn (Phil) Tidd, Tracy (Anthony) Uhland and Cheryl (Brendan) Hanson; step-daughters, Robin (Jared) Lowery and Rachel Downum; along with seven granddaughters, five grandsons, three brothers and one sister.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 21 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Ewton Funeral Home & Cremation Center, with Bro. Mike Graham officiating. Burial will follow in Condra Cemetery, with full military honors provided by Sequatchie Valley Honor Guard. Family will receive friends on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Ewton Funeral Home & Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements and asks that you share memories and condolences for the family on our website at www.ewtonfuneralhome.com.