Richard Douglas “Doug” Dixon
August 19, 1945- August 16, 2020
Doug was born in Tulsa, OK, and raised in Falls Church, VA. He attended McLean High School and Hope College in Holland, MI. He lived in Silver Spring, MD for 30 years and the time of his death was a resident of North Beach, MD. Prior to retirement he had a career in computer sales.
Doug was always helpful to friends and neighbors. Doug was a long-time member of Hughes United Methodist Church in Wheaton, MD, where he served on the Board of Trustees and United Methodist Men. He supported many church activities including TESS Center, Rummage Sales, and Smart Sacks, but his favorite was taking youth groups to Camp Hope in Frostburg, MD, which provided a Christian program for the youth and home repair for area residents in need.
Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard S. Dixon and Ramona (Smith) Dixon. He is survived by Susan Blanton, his wife of 34 years, son David Dixon and wife Eve Carr of Juneau, AK, and daughter Allison Dixon of Alexandria, VA. He is also survived by grandson Jasper Dixon of Juneau, AK, and sisters Sandra Harrison of Leesburg, VA and Nancy Kritzmire of Gilbert, AZ. Doug loved the community of North Beach and leaves behind many friends.
The service for Doug will be live streamed on the Rausch Funeral Home Facebook page starting at 11:55 AM. The service will begin at 12 Noon.
Visitation
Saturday, August 22, 2020
10:00 AM – 12 Noon
Services
- Private
Saturday, August 22, 2020
Interment
- Private
Contributions
North Beach Volunteer Fire Department
8536 Bayside Road
Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Condolences
Sort Comments
19 Aug 2020
1:04pm
Jeff and I are so sorry, Susan and Alison. Doug was a very kind man and always said hello to us in our frequent passings on the boardwalk or at events around town.
You are in our thoughts.
Deborah & Jeff Noyes
City
North Beach
State
MD
19 Aug 2020
5:14pm
I am so very sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. I enjoyed conversation with him at the Wine shop. Susan, I loved the way he bragged on your quilt making. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Carole Haas
City
North Beach
State
MD
19 Aug 2020
5:50pm
My deepest sympathy and condolences to Susan, Allison and family. Doug’s warmth and kindness was a gift to a new North Beach citizen many years ago. I am so grateful our paths crossed. Rest in peace, Doug.
City
North Beach
State
MD
19 Aug 2020
9:03pm
So sorry for your loss Susan and Allison! Doug was such a wonderful, loving, caring person. He will be remembered for his always being willing to help — rummage sales, Camp Hope, Tess Center, mopping up floods at the church, being Mr. Fix-it anytime we had a problem with locks, commodes, water heaters, etc. He was always happy to help no matter what!
Much love, Marie Bunting
City
Silver Spring
State
Maryland
19 Aug 2020
9:33pm
Susan and Allison, Scott and I are sorry for your loss. Doug was one of kindest people we know. He was always there to help those that needed assistance. We were fortunate to have met him and be part of the wine shop family he cherished. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
City
North Beach
State
Md
20 Aug 2020
9:26am
Jane & l would like to express our sincere condolences. As the founding father of the “Over 70 Club” Doug will be greatly missed.
City
Chesapeake Beach
State
MD
20 Aug 2020
9:59am
John, Jonathan, Alyssa and myself are very saddened with news of Doug’s passing. We will miss his friendly, caring personality greatly.
Our sincere condolences go out to Susan, Allison, David and family.
City
Owings
State
Maryland
20 Aug 2020
11:28am
Susan and Allison,
We are so sad to hear this news. We remember all of you from Allison and Meaghan’s Georgian Forest days, and all of your kindnesses to Meaghan. Please know that we hold you in our hearts.
The Jennisons
Bev, Steve, Meaghan, and Chris
City
Silver Spring
State
MD
20 Aug 2020
4:58pm
Dear Susan and Allison,
I am truely sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. Even though I did not know him, being your husband, I am sure he was a kind person. Hope to see you when our Guild gets back to normal.
Sincerely
Janet Gean
City
Huntingtown
State
MD
21 Aug 2020
6:45am
Our family is grateful to have known Doug Dixon. We have been blessed by his willingness to serve in all the ways he contributed to our home church family at Hughes UMC. His joyful smile is in many of our fond memories and experiences. We look back to our time of youth fellowship and are thankful for his caring patience and dedication. We send our love, condolences, and prayers to all of you!
Virtual Hugs,
Emily, Andrew, and Dean Webb
City
Chester
State
VA
21 Aug 2020
12:20pm
For twenty years Doug was our next-door neighbor in Wheaton MD, the next-door neighbor everyone wants to have. Cheerful, friendly, welcoming. Always willing to lend a hand, a tool, or even just an ear. He was a kind and gentle soul, and the world is sadder without him.
City
Bethesda
State
MD
21 Aug 2020
6:54pm
Susan, Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. Doug was always a friendly face at the wine shop. We all will surely miss the presence of a truly loveable and kind person.
City
Melbourne
State
FL
22 Aug 2020
12:25am
We will miss you so much, what a wonderful part of our lives, we will never forget you. Our very best to Susan and Allison. Please take hope and heart in a life well lived. So glad to have known Doug. Much love to you. ..Terri and Greg
City
Chesapeake Beach
State
MD
22 Aug 2020
8:44am
Susan, Allison, David: I’m sure you’re trying to process the loss, as we all are. We will miss Doug–the booming voice of God at the Hughes UMC services, the “parent in charge” of the Camp Hope family, working the kitchen clean up after church wide suppers. What an honor to have known such a special person! Take care.
City
Silver Spring
State
MD
22 Aug 2020
9:06am
We will miss Doug’s wonderful smile and comforting ear. He was so welcoming when we made our move to the North Beach community. Our thoughts and prayers are with Susan and Allison and their entire family.
Much love,
Rosalind and Reggie
City
North Beach
State
Maryland
22 Aug 2020
10:55am
Dear Susan and Allison, We are very saddened to hear of your loss. Doug was such a special, giving person and helped to make our cul de sac so warm and special. From the time we first moved into the neighborhood, Doug was always available for advice on how to fix something, which tool to use, or who to call. But most importantly, he was available for a friendly chat and to brighten my and everyone else’s day. You are both in our thoughts and prayers. Mary, Clare, and Anna
City
Silver Spring
State
MD
22 Aug 2020
11:33am
Dear Susan and Allison,
We will all mourn Doug’s passing but take comfort in the fact that he is with the Angels now and looking out for all of us, as he did in life. When ever we think of Doug, it is with smiles and good times and he always was such a comfort in bad times.
I always appreciated how kind he was to my mother when she was ill and she loved him and your whole family. We still miss you all so much in our daily lives. You are in our prayers always. Melanie and Abdel
City
Silver Spring
State
MD
23 Aug 2020
11:27am
Dear Allison and Susan,
I am so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you both during this difficult time! Sincerely, Kim Robinson
City
Woodbridge
State
Virginia
Sort Comments
Jeff and I are so sorry, Susan and Alison. Doug was a very kind man and always said hello to us in our frequent passings on the boardwalk or at events around town.
You are in our thoughts.
Deborah & Jeff Noyes
I am so very sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. I enjoyed conversation with him at the Wine shop. Susan, I loved the way he bragged on your quilt making. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Carole Haas
My deepest sympathy and condolences to Susan, Allison and family. Doug’s warmth and kindness was a gift to a new North Beach citizen many years ago. I am so grateful our paths crossed. Rest in peace, Doug.
So sorry for your loss Susan and Allison! Doug was such a wonderful, loving, caring person. He will be remembered for his always being willing to help — rummage sales, Camp Hope, Tess Center, mopping up floods at the church, being Mr. Fix-it anytime we had a problem with locks, commodes, water heaters, etc. He was always happy to help no matter what!
Much love, Marie Bunting
Susan and Allison, Scott and I are sorry for your loss. Doug was one of kindest people we know. He was always there to help those that needed assistance. We were fortunate to have met him and be part of the wine shop family he cherished. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jane & l would like to express our sincere condolences. As the founding father of the “Over 70 Club” Doug will be greatly missed.
John, Jonathan, Alyssa and myself are very saddened with news of Doug’s passing. We will miss his friendly, caring personality greatly.
Our sincere condolences go out to Susan, Allison, David and family.
Susan and Allison,
We are so sad to hear this news. We remember all of you from Allison and Meaghan’s Georgian Forest days, and all of your kindnesses to Meaghan. Please know that we hold you in our hearts.
The Jennisons
Bev, Steve, Meaghan, and Chris
Dear Susan and Allison,
I am truely sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. Even though I did not know him, being your husband, I am sure he was a kind person. Hope to see you when our Guild gets back to normal.
Sincerely
Janet Gean
Our family is grateful to have known Doug Dixon. We have been blessed by his willingness to serve in all the ways he contributed to our home church family at Hughes UMC. His joyful smile is in many of our fond memories and experiences. We look back to our time of youth fellowship and are thankful for his caring patience and dedication. We send our love, condolences, and prayers to all of you!
Virtual Hugs,
Emily, Andrew, and Dean Webb
For twenty years Doug was our next-door neighbor in Wheaton MD, the next-door neighbor everyone wants to have. Cheerful, friendly, welcoming. Always willing to lend a hand, a tool, or even just an ear. He was a kind and gentle soul, and the world is sadder without him.
Susan, Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. Doug was always a friendly face at the wine shop. We all will surely miss the presence of a truly loveable and kind person.
We will miss you so much, what a wonderful part of our lives, we will never forget you. Our very best to Susan and Allison. Please take hope and heart in a life well lived. So glad to have known Doug. Much love to you. ..Terri and Greg
Susan, Allison, David: I’m sure you’re trying to process the loss, as we all are. We will miss Doug–the booming voice of God at the Hughes UMC services, the “parent in charge” of the Camp Hope family, working the kitchen clean up after church wide suppers. What an honor to have known such a special person! Take care.
We will miss Doug’s wonderful smile and comforting ear. He was so welcoming when we made our move to the North Beach community. Our thoughts and prayers are with Susan and Allison and their entire family.
Much love,
Rosalind and Reggie
Dear Susan and Allison, We are very saddened to hear of your loss. Doug was such a special, giving person and helped to make our cul de sac so warm and special. From the time we first moved into the neighborhood, Doug was always available for advice on how to fix something, which tool to use, or who to call. But most importantly, he was available for a friendly chat and to brighten my and everyone else’s day. You are both in our thoughts and prayers. Mary, Clare, and Anna
Dear Susan and Allison,
We will all mourn Doug’s passing but take comfort in the fact that he is with the Angels now and looking out for all of us, as he did in life. When ever we think of Doug, it is with smiles and good times and he always was such a comfort in bad times.
I always appreciated how kind he was to my mother when she was ill and she loved him and your whole family. We still miss you all so much in our daily lives. You are in our prayers always. Melanie and Abdel
Dear Allison and Susan,
I am so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you both during this difficult time! Sincerely, Kim Robinson