Stephen L. Dixon

FRANKLIN

Stephen L. Dixon, 68, of Franklin, passed away Monday, May 30, 2016 at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Franklin.

He was born May 19, 1948, at St. Edwards Hospital in New Albany, to Robert S. and Claire (Louis) Dixon.

He married Becky J. (Miller) Dixon on Nov. 3, 1973, in Indianapolis; she survives.

He was a 1966 graduate of Warren Central High School in Indianapolis.

He was a member of the Valley Riders Saddle Club and he and his wife enjoyed riding in their red Corvette. He also enjoyed competing and attending car shows.

He was an avid Indiana University fan, especially with IU basketball.

He owned and operated Central Indiana Waters Service since 1999.

Survivors include his wife, Becky J. (Miller) Dixon of Franklin; two daughters, Stephanie J. Dunn (Joey) of Franklin and Stacy L. Dixon of Franklin; two brothers, Gregg Dixon (Janet) of Fairhope, Alabama, and David Dixon (Denise) of Gatlinburg, Tennessee; and two granddogs, Cooper and Bella.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

The Rev. Allen Whitehurst will conduct a service at 10 a.m. Friday at Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, 300 S. U.S. 31 (Morton Street) in Franklin. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin.

Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 911 E. 86th St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240; or Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675, or at woundedwarriorproject.org.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at swartzmortuary.com.

Information: 317-738-0202.