Brian Matthew Dixon

Brian Dixon is gone. Some people leave a hole in your life when they pass; Brian has left a gaping crevice in ours.

He had a gift for making the mundane feel like an adventure—whether running errands or simply spending time with his constant companion, Paige. An artist in Athens, Brian was always brimming with ideas, plans, and projects, including the Very Good Puzzle Company, which brought joy to all who met them at local markets.

Brian, and his big, beautiful beard, truly never met a stranger. Kind, funny, and deeply loving, he gave his whole heart to everything he did—whether serving as the voice of Clarke Central Gladiator softball games, baking the BEST cinnamon rolls, or making sure everyone’s drink was full at a gathering.

A native of Waycross, Brian graduated from Ware County HS in 1991, before bringing his talent to Athens and his alma mater UGA.

A lifelong animal lover and dedicated volunteer with Campus Cats, Brian was a devoted cat-dad to Daryl Dragon and Monty Tom T. Hall.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Maryann Dixon.

Brian is survived by his wife and best friend of 29 years, Paige Malcom-Schechterle Dixon; his father, Truman Dixon; his siblings, Jennifer (Will) Flowers and Mark (Darla) Dixon; his nephews, Walker and Koen Flowers; his In-laws, Carla and Gary; and Barbara Brown; and countless friends and loved ones whose lives he touched.

In lieu of flowers, Paige asks that donations be made to Campus Cats (catzip.org) or Nuçi’s Space (nucis.org)

A celebration of Brian’s life will be held at a later date.

Lord and Stephens, EAST, Athens is on charge of arrangements.