Gary Earl Dix

July 6th, 1964 - October 2nd, 2013

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Gary Dix, 49, of Melbourne, Florida passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at hospice in Palm Bay. He is survived by his adoring wife, Maria; his parents, Ernest and Akiko Dix of Folsom, CA; his sisters, Sandra Hodges of Lakeland, FL and Patricia Poremba of Folsom, CA; his brother, James Dix of Portland, OR and his children from a prior marriage, Jonathan and Krystal Reyes of Sacramento, CA. Gary dedicated his life to his country through a distinguished military service career. He was an active duty US Army Master Sergeant working on the Department of the Army Executive Communications Team at the Pentagon. He had over 28 years of exceptional meritorious service in the US Army, US Air Force, US Army National Guard and US Air National Guard. He received numerous awards and decorations including The Legion of Merit Award. He conducted tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as other missions in the Middle East and Africa. Gary's passions included a lifelong love of cars, music, animals and food. A visitation will be held on Monday, October 7 from 5-7pm at Beckman-Williamson Funeral Home in Viera, FL. A funeral service will be held, graveside, on Tuesday, October 8 at 12:30pm at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Suntree Viera Pet Rescue, PO Box 410123, Melbourne, FL 32941-0123, in memory of Gary Dix. Calling Hours OCT 7. 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM Beckman Williamson Funeral Home & Crematory 5400 Village Drive Viera, FL, US, 32940 Interment OCT 8. 12:30 PM Bushnell National Cemetery 6502 SW 102nd Ave. Bushnell, FL, US, 33513

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Beckman-Williamson Funeral Homes in Cocoa Beach is the city's sole funeral service provider. We are known for our decades-long commitment to inclusivity and the ability to accommodate every family's needs. We welcome families of all faiths and backgrounds, and our Spanish-speaking staff is ready to provide complete assistance before, during, and after the service.

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Brian Meyer - October 10, 2013 at 12:00 AM

I am proud to have known and served with Gary on the Flyaway Team. He was one of the most upbeat and positive people I have ever know. That attitude was infectious to all. This world you leave behind is a lesser place without you. You will be missed.

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Krystle Reyes - October 06, 2013 at 12:00 AM

My dad was an amazing man. He had a huge heart and the best sense of humor. I love him very much and will miss him so much. He took a piece of my heart when he passed away. He loved Maria very much and I'm so thankful he had her. I love you always and forever dad. I will cherish every moment I spent with you.

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Krystle Reyes - October 06, 2013 at 12:00 AM

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Brian Meyer - October 10, 2013 at 12:00 AM

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John Mountford - October 07, 2013 at 12:00 AM

Gary Dix was a great Soldier and good man. I was fortunate to serve with and know Gary. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

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John Mountford - October 07, 2013 at 12:00 AM

Gary Dix was a great Soldier and good man. I was fortunate to serve with and know Gary. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Published June 8th, 2024

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