Jack David "John" Dixon Sr.PEORIA - Jack David "John" Dixon Sr., age 88, of Peoria passed away on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, at 2:30 a.m. at the Proctor Endowment Home in Peoria. He was born on April 22, 1928, in Peoria to Ross and Stella Dixon. He married Betty Jean Dobbins on Oct. 5, 1952, in Peoria. She passed away on July 13, 2015, in Peoria.He was also preceded in death by his two brothers, Robert "Bob" Dixon and Donald Dixon.Surviving are two children, Debra Jean (Bill) Reardon of East Peoria and John David (Holly) Dixon of Germantown Hills; three grandchildren, Steve (Sarah) Reardon of Sunnyland, and John Ross "J.R." Dixon and Josh David Dixon, both of Germantown Hills; and two great-grandsons, Cooper Brock Reardon and Cruz David Reardon, both of Sunnyland.Robert, Donald, and Jack were the third generation partners in the family business of Dixon Fisheries, which was started in 1896 by their grandfather. Jack developed and promoted "Dixons Seafood Shoppes," and later was involved with developing whole sale distribution of fresh seafood.He was a graduate from Bradley University. He was Secretary and Treasurer of the Illinois Fisheries Council and first President and Charter Member of Alpha Phi Omega, the Scouting Fraternity. He was involved in scouting activities for over 15 years, serving as Scout Master and on various council committees. He served on the Germantown Grade School Board for 9 years. He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Peoria. At church, he served as an Elder, Deacon and Clerk of Session. He was also a member of the Collective Board of the First National and Commerce Banks in Peoria. He was a past member of the Downtown
Rotary Club and held a "Good Fellow" status.Jack loved to dance, ride horses and go on camping and fishing trips. Golf and tennis were his favorite pastimes. He also enjoyed to travel with his wife, Betty, all over the United States, Canada and Europe.Cremation rites have been accorded. Davison-Fulton Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home in Peoria is in charge of arrangements. The family would like to invite all family and friends to a graveside service on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria, followed by a luncheon.Memorials may be made to Proctor Endowment Home.Please view Jack's obituary online at
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