Walter Lester Dixon Jr., 82, a native of Camp Hill, Ala. and resident of Foley, died Monday, Feb. 3, 2014.
Mr. Dixon served as a fighter pilot and top gun with the U.S. Air Force, earning a Silver Star and Purple Heart over the course of his career.
Upon retirement, he continued his career as a pilot with the Alabama Forestry Commission.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy Dixon of Foley; daughter, Peggy Susan Perret of Ventura, Calif.; son, Michael (Luz Angela) Dixon of Sugar Hill, Ga.; and six grandchildren, Gabrielle Perret, Michael Dixon Jr., Marc Perret, Alexander Perret, Jonathan Dixon, Christian Diaz and Joshua Dixon.
A visitation for Mr. Dixon will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014 at Pine Rest Funeral Home in Foley, followed directly with the funeral service at 2.
Interment will be in Pine Rest Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Pine Rest Funeral Home. Foley.
