Richard A. "Rick" Dixon

Richard A. 'Rick' Dixon, 58, of Peoria, passed away at 3:50 am, Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Kindred Hospital, Peoria, IL. He was born November 4, 1960 to Vincent and Myrtle (Hiller) Dixon in Clearwater, FL. They preceded him in death. Rick is survived by; two brothers, Joseph (Esther) Dixon of Oak Harbor, WA and Vincent (Sandra) Dixon Jr. of Houston, TX; two sisters, Diane (Rev. Walter) King of Hamilton, IA, and Ellen (Gregg) Steffan of Peoria, and many nieces and nephews. He was of the Christian faith. He was self-employed, working construction, mainly doing drywall. He enjoyed tinkering with cars and watching cowboy movies. He was known for his giant heart, he loved unconditionally. To have Rick as a friend, was to have a friend for life. He was never heard to say a negative word about anyone. Upon his return to the area, he treasured reuniting with his friends from his Dunlap High School days. His funeral will be held at 1:00 pm, Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory, 2131 Velde Dr, Pekin with Rev Walter King presiding. A visitation will be prior to the funeral at 12:30 pm. Friends and family are invited to a luncheon at 11:30 am before the service on Thursday, held next door at the New Testament Missionary Baptist Church, 2121 Velde Dr, Pekin. Burial will be in Wyoming City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to New Testament Missionary Baptist Church. Cemetery Wyoming City Cemetery 611 West Agard St Wyoming,IL 61491 Funeral Service Thursday, September 26, 2019 1:00 PM Henderson Funeral Home and Crematory 2131 Velde Dr. Pekin,IL 61554