Terry Dixon Obituary Terry Johnson Dixon July 20, 1943 － June 19, 2023 Nags Head － Terry Johnson Dixon passed away Monday, June 19, 2023, at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. He was predeceased by his faithful companion of 18 years, Taco, who rode shotgun around the beach with Terry visiting his favorite haunts. Terry was born July 20, 1943, in Greenville, NC, and was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. He had many different careers until he settled in commercial real estate development with Bill Clark Homes in Greenville. He was man of few words, but when he did speak, people listened. He always had a funny story to tell and loved to make people laugh, finding humor in ordinary situations. He had a generous and kind heart. If you were lucky enough to be with him at an establishment, he picked up the tab and was a generous tipper. Terry had a mathematical mind with a head for numbers and his greatest passion was betting on Thoroughbred horses and NFL football. He was also a huge East Carolina University fan and enjoyed sport fishing with his buddies. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Carole Sykes of the home; a son, Shay Dixon (Ana) of Costa Rica; daughter Kelly Dixon (Tommy) of Ayden, NC; grandchildren Alejandro, Zoe Shay and Ava Kate; his dog, Apple and a host of friends. To honor his memory, donations can be made to Sam and Omie‚Äôs Memorial Fund through the North Carolina Community Foundation or the Corolla Wild Horse Fund, Inc., or bet on a long shot. There will be no service at this time. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Wright Funeral Home in Franklin, Va., is handling arrangements. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Jun. 24, 2023. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Terry-Dixon 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/terry-dixon-obituary?id=52312900 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary: Terry Johnson Dixon, a US Navy veteran and commercial real estate developer, passed away on 19 June 2023 at age 79. He is survived by his wife Carole, son Shay, daughter Kelly, grandchildren, and dog Apple. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services There was no service at the time of death. A celebration of Terry's life was held at a later date. Wright Funeral Home in Franklin, Va. handled the arrangements. ## The Edited Obituary Terry Johnson Dixon 20 July 1943 - 19 June 2023 Nags Head - Terry Johnson Dixon passed away Monday, 19 June 2023, at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. He was predeceased by his faithful companion of 18 years, Taco, who rode shotgun around the beach with Terry visiting his favorite haunts. Terry was born 20 July 1943, in Greenville, NC, and was a Veteran of the US Navy. He had many different careers until he settled in commercial real estate development with Bill Clark Homes in Greenville. He was a man of few words, but when he did speak, people listened. He always had a funny story to tell and loved to make people laugh, finding humor in ordinary situations. He had a generous and kind heart. If you were lucky enough to be with him at an establishment, he picked up the tab and was a generous tipper. Terry had a mathematical mind with a head for numbers and his greatest passion was betting on Thoroughbred horses and NFL football. He was also a huge East Carolina University fan and enjoyed sport fishing with his buddies. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Carole Sykes of the home; a son, Shay Dixon (Ana) of Costa Rica; daughter Kelly Dixon (Tommy) of Ayden, NC; grandchildren Alejandro, Zoe Shay and Ava Kate; his dog, Apple and a host of friends. To honor his memory, donations can be made to Sam and Omies Memorial Fund through the North Carolina Community Foundation or the Corolla Wild Horse Fund, Inc., or bet on a long shot. There will be no service at this time. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Wright Funeral Home in Franklin, Va., is handling arrangements. ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Terry Johnson Dixon | |---------|--------------------------------------------------| | Age | 79 | | Birth | 20 July 1943; Greenville, NC | | Death | 19 June 2023; Chesapeake Regional Medical Center | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------------------| | Terry Johnson Dixon | Decedent | Nags Head, NC | | Carole Sykes | Spouse | Nags Head, NC | | Shay Dixon | Child | Costa Rica | | Kelly Dixon | Child | Ayden, NC | | Alejandro | Grandchild | Unknown | | Zoe Shay | Grandchild | Unknown | | Ava Kate | Grandchild | Unknown | | Taco | Predeceased Companion | -- | ## Other Relevant Information 1. Terry was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. 2. He had many different careers until he settled in commercial real estate development with Bill Clark Homes in Greenville. 3. Terry was a man of few words, but when he did speak, people listened. 4. He always had a funny story to tell and loved to make people laugh, finding humor in ordinary situations. 5. Terry had a mathematical mind with a head for numbers and his greatest passion was betting on Thoroughbred horses and NFL football. 6. He was also a huge East Carolina University fan and enjoyed sport fishing with his buddies.