Larry R. Dixon

Larry R. Dixon, 71, of Topeka, KS died Friday, January 10, 2025 at the VA Medical Center in Topeka, KS.  He was born October 10, 1953 in Hutchison, KS the son of Lawrence Albert Dixon and Roberta Ruth (Hardwick) Dixon.  He graduated from Topeka West High School with the Class of 1971.  He graduated from Washburn University, Topeka, KS with a B.A. Degree in Criminal Justice.

He served our country in the United States Army with the Military Police from 1972 to 1976.  In January of 1977 he became a Deputy with the Shawnee County, KS Sheriff’s Office, until July of 1986.  Larry was an Agent with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation retiring December  2003 and currently worked with the Kansas Highway Patrol, Topeka Capital Police.

On October 20, 1979 Larry was united in marriage to Cheryl Ann Bagby at the Stull United Methodist Church in Stull, KS.  They shared over forty-four years of marriage before the death of his wife on July 17, 2024. 

Larry loved his family, especially his grandkids and wouldn’t miss a single sporting event of theirs.  He also loved his dogs and his cat, Red.  Larry enjoyed hunting and fishing and was eager to take and teach any youngster to hunt or fish. He was an avid K-State fan who loved to fly airplanes and will be remembered for his elaborate storytelling.

Mr. Dixon was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Roberta Dixon; and his wife, Cheryl Ann Dixon. 

Surviving family includes a daughter, Rachal Wiezorek and her husband, Jake of Carbondale, KS; a son, Lawrence “Bobby” Dixon and his wife, BreeAnna of Topeka, KS; a sister, Connie Beth Dixon of Topeka, KS; three grandchildren, Cody Cooper, Wyatt Wiezorek and Hazel Wiezorek; a niece, Courtney Dixon;  a great niece, Shania Rossich of Topeka, KS; and great-great nephew and niece, Elijah and Alaura Rossich of Topeka, KS; and other nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Graveside service with Military Honors will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the Twin Mound Cemetery, Overbrook, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to the Justin Corbett Memorial Shooting Sports Foundation and sent in c/o the Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, P.O. Box 268, Overbrook, KS 66524.  Condolences may be sent to the family through www.lamb-roberts.com.   

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