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Joseph VanDixon Obituary

Joseph Van Dixon, Jr. ONTARIO, CANADA - Entered into eternal rest Saturday, July 14, 2012, Mr. Joseph Van Dixon, Jr. Residence: 90 William Stephenson Drive, Whitby, Ontario, Canada LIN8TI, formerly of Charleston, SC. Mr. Dixon is the widower of Mrs. Carol Anne Dixon, the son of the late Mr. Joseph Van Dixon, Sr. and Mrs. Eureka Dixon-Brooks, the father of Ms. Nicole Dixon, Ms. Leslie Danelle Dixon, Ms. Jessica Dixon and Mr. Joseph Van Dixon, III, the brother of Ms. Vancenia Muhammad, Mrs. Violet Morton (Willie), Dr. Vashti Washington (Bryan), Mrs. Ursula Williams (Marion), and the late Mrs. Patricia Madison. Mr. Dixon was 70 years old and a professional jazz recording artist and an accountant. W.M. Smith-McNeal Funeral Home, Inc., 2 Radcliffe Street, Charleston, SC 29403, will announce the funeral services (843) 722-3676 or 1-800-924-5659. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jul. 16 to Jul. 17, 2012.

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Ken Porter

July 11, 2019

Still remembering your invitation to join the Christmas Carolers at BMO. Listening to the brilliance of you and Rhythm Changes. Still miss you my friend but you are now playing for a higher power, Trumpeter in God's Orchestra. Bless you Van the man,

Norman Bloom

July 10, 2019

Everytime I listen to Jazz I do remember Van Dixon and his dixonettes.
I went to most of his musical shows. i even worked with him during the days and listened to his music at night.
I do miss you today. I am ok still...

Chris Bender

July 10, 2019

I still miss you Van Dixon! It's hard to believe it's been 7 years. RIP my friend...Until we meet again! Much Love to your family!

Angela Irwin

July 19, 2012

Van, We'll miss you, Help Carol celebrate her birthday today .

Marilyn Hughes

July 18, 2012

RIP Van....until we meet again!

Min. Patricia Holmes Miller

July 18, 2012

To Vashti,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. Please know that you are in my prayers during this time and always.

Alma Davis

July 18, 2012

Vi
Please know that our prayers are with you and your entire family during this difficult time. Remember that God is the great healer and will bring comfort to you.
Alma and Johnny Davis

Jason & Amy Mitschele

July 18, 2012

Van, thank you for giving us the gift of your music, we will miss your kind and gentle spirit. We feel blessed to have known you and honoured to call you our friend.

Donna Ayers

July 18, 2012

My condolences to the Dixon family. The world has lost another good one. A truly talented and gentle man whom I had the pleasure of working with at BMO. A class act who will have the angels dancing with his music. RIP Van you will be missed.

Maribel Estrela

July 18, 2012

I wish to express my sincere condolence to Van's family.
Van you will be sadly missed rest in peace.

Ken & Val Porter

July 17, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with Van's family as they grieve the loss of a father, musician extraordinare, gentle man and a gentleman. His legacy will always be with us.
Van, God bless and keep you always and thank you for the memories. We will miss you.

Fondly,
Ken & Val Porter

Pat Neath

July 17, 2012

I wish to express my sincere condolence to Van's family. Planet Earth has lost an absolutely wonderful human being but heaven has gained an angel.

Rest in peace Van.......until we meet again. I can hear the horn.

Blessed love.

Lori Tipper

July 17, 2012

My heartfelt condolences to Van's family. I know we have never really lost HIM, he`s here, in everybody`s heart,and in his music.It has been an Honor ,and most definitely a pleasure, to have worked with him ,and fortunate enough to have listened to him tell his great stories.My utmost respect for a wonderful caring gentleman, who realized his dreams and gave us the possibility to walk in his musicland.

Take care my friend I'll miss you ...



Lori

Mike and Laura Clough

July 17, 2012

We will always remember Van the so many good times that our families had together as the kids were growing up.
All the dinners, laughters and story tellings will always be with us forever!
If you and Carol can....please help the situation that is left here!

Rest in Peace Van

PATRICIA BRYAN

July 17, 2012

Vye,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during your time of sadness.
Pat Bryan and family, Fresno, TX

Jessica Dixon

July 17, 2012

I miss u so much daddy. It makes me smile that you are with mom now. Give me strength to get through this time. luv u always and 4ever. Scoop...Jessica

July 17, 2012

Dear Van, totally enjoyed your company and listening to you play. you will be missed.

Cecil Phillips, TORONTO

Gaynell Scott

July 17, 2012

Rest in peace Uncle Bubby. You were loved and you will be missed!

GAIL WILLIAMS CLARK

July 17, 2012

URSULA, MY CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!

Joe Alberico

July 17, 2012

Dear Van, I will miss you. I loved the stories you told of when you were a travelling musician. Thanks for letting me be a part of your musical experience.
Your friend Joe Alberico

Norman Bloom

July 17, 2012

I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Van Dixon. I used to work side by side with him at BMO Nesbitt Burns.
I have hired him to perform at my many BBQ functions. His music was uplifting and jazzy.It had a touch of soul.
I spoke with him just a week ago in playing for another function I was giving.I even have his CD's in my collection to.
My sympathies to his family and may he blow his horn now up in Heaven with all the great ones there.
I will eventually hear him play again
over the clouds.....

Helen Mann

July 17, 2012

Deepest Sympathy

Chris Bender

July 17, 2012

Dear Van, I'm so sad to hear the news! I will miss you greatly! You've always been a positive force in my life through our shared love of music. You've been a mentor to me and I will forever be your friend. Thank you. Love Chris

July 17, 2012

Dear Van, I will miss you a lot! We still have your CD in our car to listen to your music! May you rest in peace!
Kim and Family

July 16, 2012

Dear Sweet Van. We will miss your smiling face & gentle soul. But most of all, your music. Your contribution to our wedding back in 2005 saved the day and we will never forget it. Not to mention our anniversary party and Paddy's 50th. You rocked! We offer our most sincere condolences to the family on such a great loss. Van was a very special man - may he rest in peace. Much love, Joan & Patrick Semple, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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