Ricky S. Dixon, 56, of Evansville, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born March 12, 1954, in Evansville.

Ricky graduated from Bosse High School in 1972 and attended the University of Southern Indiana. He worked as a UPS freight driver. Ricky was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church where he enjoyed coaching youth sports.

He was preceded in death by his father, Richard C. Dixon.

Ricky is survived by his wife of 14 years, Beth Dixon; daughters, Brooke Baker, Cori Dixon, and Taylor Dixon; mother, Betty Dixon; sister, Jackie Craig; and brother, Scott Dixon.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 22, 2010, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1301 S. Green River Road, officiated by Rev. Bernard Etienne, with burial at Park Lawn Cemetery. Friends may visit Tuesday from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Alexander East Chapel, with a vigil service at 7:30 p.m.. Visitation will also be held Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

December 21, 2010
Beth, Ricky will be missed by all who ever knew him. Ricky and I would go back and forth on Saturdays and during the week about college football. Our phone calls started over eight years ago. During that time we talked about everything together from football to families. You are in our prayers. I wish I could be there to offer some kind of support. Take care and god bless you and the girls.
Michael Cook, Festus, Missouri

December 21, 2010
Prayers from many people are with you right now. Let these prayers help you get through this tough time.
Sean O'Daniel, Evansville, Indiana

December 22, 2010
Rick will be missed by many, but I think we have all learned untold life lessons by having known him.
Father mentioned how the church family has been blessed by this untimely loss and I realized what he meant when I observed the love and compassion shown by all who attended. I pray that these blessings will not fade with time. Thank you for being a friend Rick.
Brian Hildebrandt, Evansville, Indiana

December 22, 2010
Rick and I coached youth softball together at Holy Rosary. He was a great coach and an even better Dad. You could tell he really cared and he wanted to be involved in teaching the kids. He had a paternal patience when teaching the younger kids and I learned a few things by watching him. I always enjoyed his sense of humor as well.
Scott Nichols, Evansville, Indiana

December 22, 2010
Beth, my deepest sympathy for you and your girls on your loss. Rick was a good person. May the Peace of God give you relief.....
Carolyn Riley