Author Topic: Chuck Dixon (Read 4193 times)

tallbear · « **on:** December 31, 2021, 09:39:12 PM »

This was posted on Dixon Muzzleloaders Facebook page this morning.Chuck was a legend who is responsible for many of us doing what we do............................

"It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our patriarch, Charles "Chuck" Dixon Sr. He passed away on Thursday, December 30th, 2021. He was 85 years old.
We ask for privacy for the family at this time."

recurve · « **Reply #1 on:** December 31, 2021, 10:01:58 PM »

A first rate very kind gentleman, always willing to help, full of wisdom and knowledge of all things muzzleloading. He will be greatly missed

God bless the Dixon Family

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #2 on:** December 31, 2021, 10:02:32 PM »

WOW! Very sorry to hear that, Prayers go out for Chuck and his family.

Tim C.

BrianS · « **Reply #3 on:** December 31, 2021, 10:10:01 PM »

Very sad news. Thoughts and prayers offered for his family and friends.

rich pierce · « **Reply #4 on:** December 31, 2021, 10:10:35 PM »

We lost a great human being. I was pleased he always remembered Susan and me when we visited. He was unforgettable. A great teacher and wise and good man.

PAFlinter · « **Reply #5 on:** December 31, 2021, 10:25:23 PM »

I very sad day indeed. God bless him, and his family.

Dave Marsh · « **Reply #6 on:** December 31, 2021, 10:27:28 PM »

Very sad news indeed. Met him once. RIP Chuck. Prayers for his family as I am sure he is a great loss to them all.

smylee grouch · « **Reply #7 on:** December 31, 2021, 10:47:10 PM »

I never met him, my loss but talked with him on the phone and did some business with him. He was always pleasant to talk with and do business with. A true giant in our pastime.

smart dog · « **Reply #8 on:** December 31, 2021, 11:13:35 PM »

What a sad day.

dave

410-er · « **Reply #9 on:** December 31, 2021, 11:53:45 PM »

Gonna really miss him.Always had time for talking to you.

utseabee · « **Reply #10 on:** January 01, 2022, 12:00:55 AM »

This is very sad news. He was a great man. I can't imagine where muzzleloading here in PA would be if he never would have opened the shop or held the gun maker's fair. He made a huge impact.

Jim Evans · « **Reply #11 on:** January 01, 2022, 01:34:32 AM »

Very sad news for the muzzleloader community

Telgan · « **Reply #12 on:** January 01, 2022, 01:35:30 AM »

Sad Sad day - Irreplaceable man of great character

J. Talbert · « **Reply #13 on:** January 01, 2022, 01:55:44 AM »

Sorry to hear that.
I never met him but it’s obvious what a big impact he had on our pastime.
Prayers for his friends and family.

Jeff

BOB HILL · « **Reply #14 on:** January 01, 2022, 01:58:37 AM »

Sorry to hear this sad news. Truly a fine gentleman. Prayers for his family and loved ones. He will surly be missed by many.
Bob

Eric Kettenburg · « **Reply #15 on:** January 01, 2022, 02:35:22 AM »

The first time I decided I needed to get a table at the Gunmaker's Fair, I was living up here with no phone and no power in the late 1990s, and I figured the best way to get the straight skinny was to simply hit up Chuck directly. So I wrote him a very long and detailed letter, in pencil. Chuck wrote me back an equally long letter, also in pencil, AND made sure to let me know that he appreciated the use of the #2 pencil, which apparently was also his preferred writing implement of choice. He was one $#*! of a guy!

BJH · « **Reply #16 on:** January 01, 2022, 03:03:56 AM »

There’s one big pair of shoes nobody will ever fill. The muzzloading community in Pa will never know his many contributions to the sport. A truly good guy. He will be missed. BJH

Hatchet-Jack · « **Reply #17 on:** January 01, 2022, 03:12:15 AM »

I never had the honor of meeting him but his book The Art of Building The Pennsylvania Long Rifle has had a tremendous impact on me. Rest in peace Sir.

Daryl · « **Reply #18 on:** January 01, 2022, 03:22:43 AM »

I met Chuck, briefly when Taylor and I made the trip to Dixons - a buncha years ago.
Nice man indeed.
Rest in Piece Chuck.
My best wishes to his family and friends.

Mad Monk · « **Reply #19 on:** January 01, 2022, 04:26:38 AM »

My prayers go out to Chuck and his family. His contribution to black powder shooting cannot be estimated.

I was last able to sit andtalk to him during the 2017 Gunmaker's Fair. We sat on the porch of his house looking over the event. Age was not being kind to him. He had at that point lost all of his old memories of the event, the business and all of the people he had known. He was really upset about the loss of memory. Just sort of living from one day to the next.

Karl Kunkel · « **Reply #20 on:** January 01, 2022, 04:42:47 AM »

Just saw this post. So sad, a good man indeed. Remember him sitting on his porch the last few years. What a loss.

Bob Roller · « **Reply #21 on:** January 01, 2022, 04:54:12 AM »

I never met him but was aware of the Gun Makers Fair.What Mad Monk said was very disturbing,Onset Alzheimers I would say.
Our sincerest condolences to his family and close friends.
Bob Roller

rich pierce · « **Reply #22 on:** January 01, 2022, 05:51:22 AM »

Chuck had good days too. I think our last visit was in 2018. He remembered us and we had good conversations. A full life well lived.

acorn20 · « **Reply #23 on:** January 01, 2022, 08:46:39 AM »

Chuck was a visionary when he started the Muzzleloader Builders Faire thirty-some years ago. Originally started to help showcase his unique business, Chuck had no idea the popularity of the faire would grow to the point that it would become somewhat of a vacation destination the last weekend of July for muzzle loading enthusiasts. He was a wealth of information for individuals just entering the sport and was willing to share that knowledge to anyone seeking help. He will be missed.

alacran · « **Reply #24 on:** January 01, 2022, 03:35:32 PM »

Never met the man, but his presence was always with me. I used his book The Art Building the Pennsylvania Longrifle, as my guide and introduction to building MLs.
The Muzzleloading community has lost one of its pillars.

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Author Topic: Chuck Dixon (Read 4193 times)

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