Johnny Lee Dixon, 77, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on December 31, 2023, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Johnny was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to Alvin and Dorothy Dixon on September 3, 1946. In his early years, he worked as a butcher in a beef packing house in Kansas City, Missouri. He was drafted into the army in February 1966. He served his time overseas in Germany. His service ended in 1968 with an honorable discharge. He worked at Franklin Electric in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, where he met his wife, Lorena “Pat” Dixon. They were married in Stilwell, Oklahoma, in 1982. They have celebrated 41 years together. After leaving Franklin Electric, they moved to Atascadero, California, where Johnny worked full-time while attending college full-time. Johnny retired from the Atascadero State Hospital in California as a licensed psychiatric technician and a State Peace Officer. He served on the board of directors for the Nicut Fire Department from 1997 to 1999 and was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post 4518 of Sallisaw, Oklahoma.
Johnny gave his family love, guidance, and valuable life lessons. He was a very proud man and took pride in working hard for what he had. He loved singing karaoke, playing guitar, fishing, caring for his cattle, and shooting pool with his friends. His most prized possessions were his kids and grandkids. They all loved their Poppy dearly. He was the best example of love, strength, character, integrity, and honest intentions. He mastered spoiling his loved ones by showing unconditional love and patience.
Johnny is survived by the love of his life of 41 years, Lorena “Pat” Dixon, their only daughter, Sherri Kelly, and their only son, Paul, and Jules Harper. His grandchildren, Crystal and Bradley Morris, Dane and Rachael Bashta, Kurtis and Aime Searson, Drew and Estephani Harper, and his great-grandchildren, Harmony Cartwright, Drayson Cartwright, Braylyn Morris, Paige Diffee, Ryan Diffee, and Kailee and Sylas Searson. Several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Roy Clifton, and his sister-in-law, Pat Clifton.
Visitation will be from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, January 03, 2024, in the Sequoyah Memorial Chapel at Forever Memories Funeral Services in Sallisaw, Oklahoma.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 04, 2024, at Akins Cemetery, with Heath Wood officiating.
The family has entrusted the funeral arrangements to Forever Memories Funeral Services, INC., Sallisaw, Oklahoma.
We are so saddened to learn of John’s passing. Our sincerest condolences to the family and friends. Rest in peace John, we are blessed to have known you.
Sherry, I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Prayers and condolences to you and your family.🙏🏼
Go Rest High On The Mountain John. Peace in your hearts Pat, Sherry, and all the family.
Johnny was one of my favorite customers! Always smiling and friendly. Sincere condolences to his family.
He was one of a kind, a good friend. He will very much be missed and remembered. He was for sure one of the good ones. If you knew John you knew he always had that grin for everyone.
John was one of a kind, a good friend and person, someone you always wanted on your side. was very friendly and happy, if you knew John, you knew he always had that big grin just all over his face. The men missed him when he could not come and play pool with them, and they know he missed them. It is a sad day when we loss a good one, but he is in a far better place now and no more pain. We are so sorry for your loss and the pain the family and friends have to go throw with the death of a loved one and a good friend.
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss of your dad my thoughts and prayers for you and the family
Patti, s o sorry for your loss. He will certainty be missed. He was such a personable man, very easy to talk and reminisce about life with and yes, with that endearing smile that reached his whole face. Love to all the family left behind, from Duke family to yours!
Pat, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of cousin Johnny. My prayers are with you and the family.