Jay Dixon

Jay Dixon, 76, of Lisbon, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, with his family by his side. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon, by Celebrant Dawn Stephens. Visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial: Lisbon Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie; children, Sheri (Alan) Svatosch and Brad (Michelle) Dixon; grandchildren, Emily (Mitch) Monarchino, Tyler Svatosch (Dorothy Zaugg), Bethany (Trent) Miller, and Brittney (Levi) Graver; great-grandchildren, Gabe Dixon, Wyatt Miller, and Grayson Miller, plus two on the way; close friend, Ronnie Barker; special brother-in-law, Donald Hill; family pet, Tiny; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Terrill Jay Dixon was born February 25, 1945, in Centerville, Iowa, to Purley and Meda (White) Dixon. He grew up in the Centerville area, where he became close with his cousin Edward Jay (Diana) Clayworth. Jay moved to the Davenport area in fifth grade, graduating from Davenport West High School in 1963. Jay was set up on a blind date with Bonnie Rae Horton, they fell in love and were married on September 14, 1963, in Davenport, where they began their family. The family moved to the Lisbon area in 1970. Jay completed a sheet metal apprenticeship and worked for Climate Engineers in Cedar Rapids for over 40 years, retiring in 2004. He belonged to the Sheet Metal Workers Local 263. Jay enjoyed caring for his plants, gardening, and dabbling in woodworking, researching his family genealogy, and camping'usually canoeing to wherever he could land and set up 'boondock' camp. He was a quiet but well-loved man who will be missed by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Davone Dixon; and special cousin, Edward Jay Clayworth. Memorials may be directed to the Lisbon Fire Department.