OUR STORY

Tony Dixon moved to New Palestine with his family when he was 3 years old. He graduated from New Palestine High School in 1995 and lived in New Pal until shortly before he was married in 2001. One of his first jobs was frying chicken at Frosty Foods in town. Tony was known for being mischievous and a prankster. When reminiscing and sharing stories with younger generations, it is usually necessary to start by saying, ``Please don't try this at home``! After High School Tony entered the apprenticeship program, received an Associate's degree through Ivy Tech and became a pipefitter. He worked for a variety of contractors through Local 440 and played shortstop for the union's softball team wearing the number 21. Tony was married to Carrie Gordon from Morristown who he had first met while attending church camp at Mahoning Valley Christian Service Camp in Rushville. Together they had 2 sons, Ezekiel and Boaz. They attended Park Chapel Christian Church in Greenfield. Tony coached the church's softball team and played shortstop wearing the number 21. Tony's competitive side reached beyond the softball field to the neighborhood sidewalk for spirited games of corn hole. Tony had a huge heart, beautiful smile, great sense of humor and loved his family and friends.