In Memory of Lane Spencer Dixon, Jr. 1947 – 2015 Date of Birth: Thursday, August 7th, 1947 Date of Death: Monday, March 16th, 2015 Obituary: Lane “Spencer” Dixon Jr., 67, of Murfreesboro passed-away peacefully with family on Monday, March 16, 2015. Spencer was raised in Memphis, TN as a member of Union Avenue Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents Lane Spencer and Grace Elizabeth. Spencer was a devoted husband, father, brother, friend and patriot and endeared by the many loved ones he leaves behind. Spencer proudly served in active duty as a Scout Dog Handler with the 43rd IPSD, of the 9th Infantry, during the Vietnam War and was decorated with several medals; including 2 Bronze Stars, with a “V” Device for valor, and a Purple Heart. He was a graduate of Messick High and Memphis State University, attaining a Master’s Degree in Management. He retired from Alvin C. York Medical Center as Chief of Volunteer Services. As an artistic man of many passions, Spencer enjoyed wood-working, traveling, painting, poetry, history and playing in the dirt whenever possible. He was active within many community organizations throughout his life; such as the Military Order of the Purple Heart and the American Red Cross. Spencer was also a long-time dedicated supporter of the Democratic Party. Spencer is survived by his wife Patrice Putland Dixon; sons, William Lane Dixon and wife Michelle, of Waco, TX and Randolph Spencer Dixon and wife Amanda of Murfreesboro; grandchildren Isabella Margarite, Spencer James, Elizabeth Ann and Summer Grace; sisters, Elizabeth May of Douglasville, GA, Sharon Testerman of Orlando, FL and Freda Green of Collierville, TN. Memorials may be made in memory of Mr. Dixon to Rutherford County Democratic Party or American Heart Association. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM, followed by funeral service, on Sunday March 22nd at Woodfin Memorial Chapel in Murfreesboro, TN. Interment will be 11:00 AM the following Monday March 23rd at Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Pegram, TN. Spencer will be greatly missed. Online Legacy and Guestbook is available at www.woodfinchapel.com