Richard "Dicky" Dixon

Richard “Dicky” Dixon On August 9, 2020, Richard Davenport Dixon, father of three and beloved entertainer passed away at the age of 86. He was born May 8, 1934 in Charlotte, NC to Pearl Elizabeth Hartis Dixon and Percy Davenport Dixon. Dicky attended Harding High School in Charlotte, NC. At the age of 17, he joined the United States Air Force and served as an airplane mechanic during the Korean War. Following his time in the service, he met and married the love of his life Louise Beverly Dixon in 1959. Together they raised three children: Beverly, Richard Jr., and Patrick. Dicky was a talented singer, song writer, and instrumentalist. His music, known for its upbeat and often comedic vibes inspired audiences with joy, happiness and laughter. During the peak of his professional career, Dicky performed as opening act for many big musicians like Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, and Conway Twitty. Dicky’s love for music developed at an early age. At ten, he won a radio singing contest by performing Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah on air. However, it was his time in the Air Force when Dicky realized that music was to be his calling. After some fellow airmen told him how great his voice was, he was inspired to start singing in pubs and night clubs. During the 60’s and 70’s, he became a well known, local musician in Charlotte. He kept a packed house at Jack’s Restaurant and Lounge five nights a week and played regularly at the Firemen’s Hall. He once performed on WSOC’s popular dance show Kilgo’s Canteen. Over the years, Dicky has been the band leader for several bands, most notably Dicky and The Loafers, Dicky And The Dicky Byrds, and Dicky And The Funky Countrymen. Dicky was an active contributor to his community. As a Free Mason and Shriner, he volunteered at the Shriner’s horse shows and Shriner Bowl Games. He and his wife Louise spent time volunteering at and donating to the Children’s Burn Hospital and Crisis Pregnancy Center. He was an active member of the Peninsula Baptist Church where, in his latter years, he sang in the choir and wrote hymns. He also sang at the Veteran’s Hospital in Salisbury and received top-billing in his performances with The Mooresville Community Theater. Dicky was predeceased by his wife Louise and survived by his daughter Beverly, two sons Richard and Patrick, 7 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children.

Richard "Dicky" Dixon

May 8, 1934 - August 9, 2020