TOPEKA, Kan. – Larry R. Dixon, 71, of Topeka, Kan., died Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, at VA Medical Center, Topeka. He was born Oct. 10, 1953, Hutchison, Kan., 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, with a B.A. in Criminal Justice.
He served our country in the United States Army with the military police from 1972 to 1976. In January 1977 he became a deputy with the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office, until July 1986. Larry was an agent with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, retiring December 2003. He currently worked with the Kansas Highway Patrol, Topeka Capital Police.
On Oct. 20, 1979, Larry was united in marriage to Cheryl Ann Bagby, at Stull United Methodist Church, Stull, Kan. They shared more than 44 years of marriage before the death of his wife 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.
He 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, Carbondale, Kan.; a son, Lawrence “Bobby” Dixon and his wife, BreeAnna, Topeka; a sister, Connie Beth Dixon, Topeka; three grandchildren, Cody Cooper, Wyatt Wiezorek, and Hazel Wiezorek; a niece, Courtney Dixon; a great niece, Shania Rossich, Topeka; and great-great nephew and niece, Elijah and Alaura Rossich, Topeka; and other nieces, nephews and cousins.
A graveside service with military honors will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 8, at Twin Mound Cemetery, Overbrook. Condolences can be left at www.lamb-roberts.com.
