Robert Gene Dixon was born on February 15, 1934 to parents Hobart & Doris Dixon in Clatskanie, Oregon. Robert (Bob) attended Salem Senior High School where he met Janice Taylor. They were married on September 19, 1954 at the First Congregational Church in Salem, Oregon. Bob was a Manufacture Engineer Tech Instructor at Chemeketa Community College until he retired. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing & camping. He loved his family & had a heart for helping others. Bob is preceded in death by his wife, parents, & siblings Donald Dixon & Ralph Dixon. He is survived by his children, Linda Johnson (Marlan), Jeff Dixon (Shari) and David Dixon, along with 5 grandchildren & 6 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 24, at 10:00 am. Visitation will be Monday, June 23, from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. Interment will follow the service. All will be held at Restlawn Funeral Home, Salem, Oregon. Donations may be made in memory of Bob to the Alzheimer's Network of Oregon.