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- Jay Barry Dixson
September 12, 1928 - January 26, 2021
Jay Barry Dixson of Niagara Falls, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. He was 92. He was born in Niagara Falls on September 12, 1928, a son of the late Joseph and Rose Marie (Nolan) Dixson, Sr.
He attended area schools and then entered the United States Army in 1946, serving in Company K, 9th Infantry Division. He served proudly until his honorable discharge as a Master Sergeant in 1955. He received numerous commendations including the United States Service Medal, the Combat Infantry Badge, the Korean Service medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars and The Purple Heart Medal for battle injuries in Korea in 1951.
After his return from Korea he married Ruth Helen Elizabeth Ostrander and they remained happily married for over 64 years until his passing. Mr. Dixson worked construction with Local 91 for 20 years during which he worked building the Niagara Power Project in the 1960’s and then worked as the maintenance supervisor for the Niagara Factory Outlet Mall. Mr. Dixson was a talented artist who enjoyed painting and he loved his time with his family.
He is survived by his beloved wife Ruth H. (Ostrander) Dixson and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by 5 siblings: Sandra M. Dixson, Carol Hickey, Mory Bower, Sharon Truex and Joseph B. Dixson, Jr.
Friends may call at the LANE FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 8622 Buffalo Avenue on Sunday from 2-5 P.M. Burial with Military Honors will be in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
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1928 - 2021 (92 years)