Ronald Ray Dixon Sr., age 69, of Bel Air, Maryland peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 6, 2018 after courageously battling cancer.  He was surrounded by his loving family.  Born on August 13, 1948 in Fountain Green, Maryland, Ronald was a U.S. Army and U.S. National Guard veteran.  He retired from Baltimore Gas and Electric after a 32 year career.  After retiring and moving to Sun City Center, Florida, he greatly loved the Lord, reading God's Word, and was gifted serving others as a deacon in his church, First Baptist Church of Gibsonton.  He loved to travel with his wife Susan in their R.V. with their poodle Sparky, fish, manicure his lawn, and shine his car.  He was known for his variety of skills and abilities to fix anything. Ronald is survived by his best friend and wife of 48 years, Susan Jane Dixon; son, Ronald Ray Dixon Jr. and his wife Heather O'Brien Dixon; son, Dr. Richard Enock Dixon and his wife Kathleen Jeannette Dixon; Grandchildren, (children of Ronald & Heather) Caitlin Anne Dixon and Connor McLean Dixon. Sister; Edith M. Coale; Brother, Roger Lee Dixon and wife Mary Elizabeth Dixon and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.  He is predeceased by his father, Rev. Willard P. Dixon, his mother, Leva M. Dixon, and his brother, Robert P. Dixon. A Celebration of Ronald's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at the First Baptist Church of Gibsonton, 9912 Indiana Street, Gibsonton, FL 33534. Donations/Flowers may be made to First Baptist Church of Gibsonton (1stbaptistgibsonton.com) or donations can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org)