Lane “Spencer”
Dixon Jr., 67, of Murfreesboro passed-away peacefully with family on Monday,
March 16, 2015. Spencer was raised in
Memphis, TN as a member of Union Avenue Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents Lane
Spencer and Grace Elizabeth. Spencer was
a devoted husband, father, brother, friend and patriot and endeared by the many
loved ones he leaves behind.
Spencer proudly served
in active duty as a Scout Dog Handler with the 43rd IPSD, of the 9th Infantry, during the Vietnam
War and was decorated with several medals; including 2 Bronze Stars, with a “V”
Device for valor, and a Purple Heart. He
was a graduate of Messick High and Memphis State University, attaining a
Master's Degree in Management. He
retired from Alvin C. York Medical
Center as Chief of Volunteer Services.
As an artistic
man of many passions, Spencer enjoyed wood-working, traveling, painting, poetry,
history and playing in the dirt whenever possible. He was active within many community
organizations throughout his life; such as the Military Order of the Purple
Heart and the American Red Cross. Spencer was also a long-time dedicated supporter of the Democratic
Party.
Spencer is
survived by his wife Patrice Putland Dixon; sons, William Lane Dixon and wife
Michelle, of Waco, TX and Randolph Spencer Dixon and wife Amanda of
Murfreesboro; grandchildren Isabella Margarite, Spencer James, Elizabeth Ann and
Summer Grace; sisters, Elizabeth May of Douglasville, GA, Sharon Testerman of
Orlando, FL and Freda Green of Collierville, TN.
Memorials may
be made in memory of Mr. Dixon to
Rutherford County Democratic Party or American Heart Association.
Visitation
will be held from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM, followed by funeral service, on Sunday
March 22nd at Woodfin Memorial Chapel in Murfreesboro, TN. Interment will be 11:00 AM the following
Monday March 23rd at Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Pegram, TN.
Spencer will
be greatly missed.
Online
Legacy and Guestbook is available at www.woodfinchapel.com
