Roger Raymond Dixon, 71, of Olathe, Kansas passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at his home in Olathe. Roger was born February 27, 1949 in Butler, MO, a son of Raymond Dewey and Nettie Irene (Cumpton) Dixon.  He grew up in Adrian, MO and was a 1967 graduate of Adrian High School. Roger moved to the Kansas City area in 1985.

Roger was a trim carpenter and owned and operated Dixon Construction until his retirement. After retirement, he worked at the Hy-Vee Store in Lenexa, KS, working as a delivery man and general handyman at the store. He was a Methodist and a former member of the Adrian Optimist Club. Roger never met a stranger, loved to cook and entertain, took great pride in his lawn and loved his dog, Ginger. He was always the first to lend a helping hand to friends or family and was considered the life of the party.

Roger is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Larry Dixon. He is survived by three sons: Ryan (Ashley) Dixon, Stilwell, KS; Jered (Amanda) Lawson, Liberty, MO; and Kyle Dixon, Taichung City, Taiwan; three daughters: Joey (Shannon) Dixon-Julian, San Antonio, Texas; Kelly (Nathan) Safron, Travelers Rest, South Carolina; and Jacque (Craig) Peterson, Kansas City, Missouri; his former wife of 31 years, Mary Kavanaugh Dixon, Lenexa, KS; two sisters: Vicki (Richard) Winship, Lee's Summit, Missouri and Diane Kotwitz, Chicago, Illinois; thirteen grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

A private memorial inurnment will be held Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO.  A Celebration of Roger's life will be held at a later date.

Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.