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John A. Dixon, Sr.

1927 ∼ 2010

John A. Dixon, Sr.
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John A. Dixon, Sr., 83, of Orange, Texas died Monday, September 20, 2010, at St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at Faith United Methodist Church in Orange, with Reverend Kevin Kissel, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Hammond, Louisiana on August 15, 1927, John was the son of Clarence and Kitty Lou Hughes Dixon. He served in the U.S. Navy and worked in maintenance at DuPont for 20 years and at Owens – Illinois for 14 years.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Bill Dixon and Tommy Dixon.

John is survived by his wife, Agnes M. Dixon; son, John Dixon, Jr. and wife Pam; daughters, Molley Abshier and husband Larry, Jane Lampman and husband Ed; 10 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.

He is also survived by his brothers, Oscar Dixon and wife Bea, Nelson Dixon; sister, Allie Venita "Sis" Rush; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Serving as Pallbearers will be the grandsons, David Lampman, Jimbo Davis, Cody Abshier, Casey Abshier, J.J. Dixon, Jason Dixon, Allen Dixon, and Chris Lampman.

Condolences

Anonymous September 22, 2010
Molly & all the Dixon Family, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The loss of a parent is indeed heavy on your heart. Your Dad must have surely been a great man as I know how special his daughter is. I love you girl and pray God gives you all the s##imported-begin##Denise Barfield Bridgers##imported-end##
Anonymous September 20, 2010
I know little of what is on the other side of death, But I do know one thing...I know my Master is there and that is enough!! I trust God to give Aunt Agnes, John Jr., Molly and Jane PEACE! Love, Cil##imported-begin##Cil Dixon##imported-end##
Anonymous September 20, 2010
I'm praying that everyone in the family trust God that Uncle John is exactly where he is meant to be. Sherby##imported-begin##Sherby Dixon##imported-end##
Anonymous September 20, 2010
Agnes and family, I am deeply sadden by John's passing. I pray the Lord give peace to all. I can only imagine how wonderful the reunion is in Heaven. Love to all, Estelle and family##imported-begin##Estelle McLain Russell##imported-end##
Anonymous September 20, 2010
To My Aunt Agnes, Jr., Molly and Jane. My heart is heavy but I also know Uncle John is in a better place. I will miss him so much. He was a big part of my life and I will love him always. I have prayed that the Lord will give yall peace and comfort thr##imported-begin##Sharon Dowden##imported-end##
Anonymous September 20, 2010
Aunt Agnes, Junior, Molley and Jane, I am so sorry for your loss. It is with a heavy heart that I write this note to tell you how much my Uncle John Allen meant to me. I always loved him so much and will always remember his great smile when I would walk ##imported-begin##Carolyn Comeaux##imported-end##
Anonymous September 20, 2010
Dear Aunt Agnes, Junior, Molley, Jane and family, I am so sorry to hear about Uncle John's passing, but I know he is with God and he is at peace. At this moment he is also with my dad, Uncle Tommy, and his mom and dad after so many years of being apart. W##imported-begin##Frances Dixon##imported-end##