Neal Dixon, age 53, passed away Monday, November 29, 2004 at his residence. Neal was President of Champion Industries. While serving with distinction in South Vietnam with the United States Marine Corp he was meritoriously promoted to the rank of Sgt. Preceded in death by his father Bernard Dixon and special pal Booda. Survived by Very Special, "Shadow", beloved daughter Nicki, much loved soul mate of many years, Joyce, mother Jean Dixon, sister Kathy (George) Juras, brother David (Brenda) Dixon; two nieces; two nephews; four great nieces; 3 great nephews and a host of other friends and relatives. A celebration of Life will be Thursday, from 1:30- 3:00PM at St. Matthew Catholic Church 807 Haven Corner Road Gahanna. A funeral Mass will be celebrated 3:00 pm at St. Matthews. Inurnment will be at Dayton National Cemetery Friday, 11:00 AM 4100 West 3rd Street. Dayton, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Toys for Tots C/O Marine Corp P.O. Box 1947 Quantico, VA 22134