OBITUARY Christopher Brian Dixon was born on May 15, 1989 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the union of Ralph and Brenda Dixon. Christopher was the younger of two sons. Chris departed this life on December 10, 2016 at his residence in Del Ray Beach, Florida. Chris was quiet, soft spoken, affectionate and known for his warm smile and charming personality. Some say he had a "twinkle"; some say he had a "smirk". He was self-motivating, bold, and brave. Chris was saved, he accepted Jesus Christ at an early age at the Good News Church of God in Christ. As a child, Chris was self-motivating and always strived to be a high achiever. He was strong-willed and never settled for anything less than the best. He often expressed when something was not up to his satisfaction. While playing for the 8th grade basketball team, he told his mom that he wanted to be "known" for sports. From that day forward Chris was known for baseball. He excelled quickly in basketball, martial arts, piano, and various other arts; but he loved baseball the most. After many little league baseball championships with the Cincinnati Flames, Chris helped lead Princeton Vikings High School to a pair of league championships. In his junior year he was selected first team all-conference and was top ranked in batting, stolen bases, and ran a 6.57s/ 60 yard run. Known as one of the best shortstops in the region, he earned an athletic scholarship to the University of Cincinnati. After graduating from Princeton, Chris attended Wabash Valley College and UC – Clermont for baseball while pursuing engineering and computer science. He held several jobs; IT Service desk agent, personal trainer, factory jobs, along with many others. He really enjoyed using his experience to help assist youth baseball coaches and provided individual lessons. He was also a personal trainer at LA Fitness before he moved to Florida in hopes to find success. While in Florida, he worked as an IT/ Service desk agent. He made many friends and was able to help other people enjoy life as well. He leaves to morn parents: Ralph and Brenda Dixon; brother: Ralph, II and Jessica Dixon; nephews: Lloyd, Roman, Malachi and Ralph, III; aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of relatives and friends. Visitation is from 10:00 am until 11:00 am, on Thursday, December 22, 2016, at the Abundant Life Christian Church - Dana Avenue, 946 Dana Avenue, Cincinnati (45229). The funeral service will immediately follow the visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Walnut Hills Cemetery, 3117 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206. To share a memory of Christopher or leave a special message for the Dixon family, please click the Share Button below. Walker Funeral Home of Cincinnati is serving the Dixon family.

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