Thomas Adrian Dixon

Thomas A. Dixon, age 82, died peacefully on January 11, 2017. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, on July 26, 1934, to Herman and Viola (Carter) Dixon. Tom grew up in the “Old Darby” neighborhood, a member of Immaculate Conception Parish. Tom received his “honorary” Libbey High School diploma, bestowed by Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur to those individuals who left high school early to enlist in the military. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Following Honorable discharge from the Navy, Tom went to work on the New York Central Railroad. Work on the railroad and the friendships gained were an important part of his life. In 1954, Tom married Gladys Jeakle, his high school sweetheart. Together, they raised six children in a household where there was rarely a dull moment. Tom and Glad were also blessed with countless valued and longstanding friendships, many dating back to grade school. Tom retired from Conrail in 1993, and after those years of crazy railroad work hours, retirement was a fun and carefree time. Together, they enjoyed family and friends, long vacations, and spoiling their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Tom will be remembered for his love of golf (1998 hole-in-one!) and Notre Dame football, being the life of the party, and his general shenanigans. Suffice to say that there will be stories to share for many, many years. Tom is survived by Gladys, his wife of 62 years, and children, Sue Meadows (Jim), Patti Hayden (Mike Rahn), Laura Dixon (daughter-in-law), Diane (Jim) McCarthy, Mary Giannini, and Jim (Cheryl) Dixon. Grandchildren include Emily (Josh) Wagy, Melissa Meadows, Jim Meadows, Steven Hayden, Becky (Isaiah) Beckman, Kerry (Dalton) Hendrickson, Tom Dixon, Anne (Tom) Voutsos, Robert McCarthy, Grace Giannini, and Carolyne Giannini. Great-grandchildren include Kaley Wagy and Hayden and Makena Beckman. Tom was predeceased by his parents, sister, Barbara Jean, and son, Thomas Edward. Friends may visit at the Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Rd. on Sunday, January 15, from 2-8 p.m. with a Scripture Service at 7 p.m. The funeral will begin in the mortuary on Monday, January 16, at 9:30 a.m., followed by Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church at 10 a.m. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Vincent DePaul. Please view Tom’s memorial video tribute and leave a condolence message for the family at CoyleFuneralHome.com.

Thomas Adrian Dixon

July 26, 1934 - January 11, 2017