Obituary

Keith C. Dixon, 92, died peacefully on the morning of January 17, 2025. He was surrounded by loving family members throughout his illness.

He is survived by his sons and daughter in laws; Robert K. Dixon and Anita Dixon of Oak Hill, VA and Douglas M. Dixon and Shea Dixon of Leawood, KS. The joys of his life were his grandchildren:  Brad Dixon and his wife Ashley, Leslie Dixon, Caitlin Dixon and Colin Dixon. He also had two great granddaughters, Dove and Della Dixon. He is also survived by a special sister-in-law, Dorothy Minnick, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Evelyn, who passed on his birthday in 2011. He is also preceded in death by his brothers Robert Dixon, Raymond Dixon, Dean Dixon as well as his two sisters, Betty Sheridan and Faye Spangler. He also held a special place in his heart for his cousin, Rosellen Wainscott, and nephew, Roger Dixon, who both recently passed.

Keith was born near Ballard, MO on November 18^th, 1932, and lived with his parents Edna Crithfield Dixon and Ernest Dixon until their tragic passing when Keith was 15 years old. He lived with a local family after his parents’ death and graduated from Archie High School. He joined the U.S. Army in 1951 and served two years. He married Evelyn Griffith Dixon November 21, 1953.   They moved to Lee’s Summit, MO where Keith began his career as carpenter.

Keith soon mastered carpentry and started his career as a custom home builder. He built many homes in the Lee’s Summit area over his 40-year career, including his own home, where he and Evelyn raised their two sons.   Keith loved his church. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Lee’s Summit. Keith served as a Deacon for over 60 years, a Sunday School Department Director, and as Chairman of the Building Committee for the church sanctuary.

Although he worked hard to nurture his business, Keith enjoyed caring for his lawn and always kept it immaculate.   In his free time, Keith enjoyed traveling to Colorado with his family.   He traveled to several National Parks, as well as Texas, California, Arizona and Washington, D.C. on vacations. In retirement he visited Hawaii, United Kingdom, and Taiwan.  He was a passionate fan of the University of Missouri Tigers sports teams. He had football season tickets for many years and never missed a game on TV after he gave up his tickets.

The family wishes to thank the caring members and staff of First Baptist Church Lee’s Summit for giving Keith joy and contentment throughout his adult life.  Also, the family is thankful for the wonderful physicians and nurses at St. Luke’s-Plaza and the compassionate staff at KC Hospice House who cared for him in his final illness. If you would like to make a memorial gift in Keith’s honor, please convey the donation to First Baptist Church Lee’s Summit or KC Hospice House.