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Keith Edward Dixon

December 8, 1961 — July 7, 2025

Battle Creek

Keith Edward Dixon, age 63 of Battle Creek, passed away Monday evening July 7, 2025 at Bronson Battle Creek. He was born in Bay City, Michigan on December 8, 1961. Keith enjoyed working on race cars, doing burn outs in his “Old School” 65 Ford Galaxy, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren & great-grandchildren.

Keith married Penny A. Horwath in Battle Creek on January 24, 1983. He is survived by his loving wife of more than 42 years; his children, Thomas (Crystal), Terry, Kevin (Brittany), Keith (Missy), Amanda, Aaron and Sara; his grandchildren, Kayla (Kevin), TJ (Kylie), Thomas, Lexi, Terri, Bri, Daelnn, Sean (Naysa), Tessa, Kamrin, Baby Kevin (Kenzi), April, Joe, Courtney(Izaiah), Kaylan, Amya, Dayton, Mya, and Kenna; his great-grandchildren, Amaray, Izaiah Jr., and Avahlynn; brothers & sisters, Ronald Dixon, Tami Dixon, Tanya Robles and Frank Robles; Penny’s brother & sisters, Cindy Hicks, Joe Horwath, Cathy Moore and Joann Martin; and his best friends, Jack Cole, Red Green and Lonnie Green. Keith was preceded in death by his mother, Connie (Bardran) Ritter; his father & step-mother, Sunny Jay & Bonnie Dixon; Penny’s parents, Frank & Lou Horwath; and Penny’s sisters-in-law, Patsy Dixon and Cheral Chadwick.

Keith Edward Dixon, age 63 of Battle Creek, passed away Monday evening July 7, 2025 at Bronson Battle Creek.

The family will receive friends 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Friday, July 11, 2025 at Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Cremation Preneed Care, Battle Creek. The visitation will be Live-streamed and may be viewed at https://vimeo.com/event/5246753. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family C/O his wife, Penny Dixon or via the family's GoFundMe. Personal messages for the family and favorite memories of Keith may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.

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