Mathew W. Dixon, Jr., 17, of Harrington, passed away on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. He was the son of the Tracy and Mathew Dixon Sr.
Mathew was a student at Polytech High School, where he enjoyed being in the carpentry pathway. He enjoyed skateboarding and roller skating. Mathew worked for a short time at the Dover Skating Center, and currently worked at the Harrington Ice Rink. He recently joined Ducks Unlimited, Inc.
Mathew loved listening to country music, fishing, working on his car, and going the beach. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and taking family trips to Tennessee. Mathew was a laid back, easy going, honest guy who couldn’t lie if he tried. He had a good connection with people and is described by many as being the “first real friend” they had.
In addition to his parents, Mathew is survived by his brother, Kyle Dixon; grandparents, David Dixon Jr (Esther), Alissa Dixon, Michael Wilkinson, and Tracy Bickford; girlfriend, Adrianna; a large extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins; beloved dog, Duke.
A Funeral Service will take place on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022 at Thomas E. Melvin & Son Funeral Home, Inc. at 1 PM. A visitation will take place two hours prior starting at 11 AM.
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