Rev. Dixon

DIXON, Rev. Charles Henry - Age 75, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2007 at Hurley Medical Center. Family hour 10AM Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at True Light Missionary Baptist Church, 6917 M.L. King Ave., with funeral service commencing at 11AM. Pastor Robert Rushing officiating. Interment Flint Memorial Park Cemetery, G-9506 N. Dort Hwy. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10AM Wednesday. Rev. Dixon will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12Noon-8PM Tuesday. Rev. Charles Henry Dixon, was born on May 4, 1932, in Ozan, Arkansas, to the union between Henry C. and Minnie Estella Dixon. Charles had a love of learning and began his education early in the school systems of Ozan, Arkansas. As a diligent student, he continued to further his education by attending Arkansas AM and N College, (now known as University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff), in Pine Bluff, AR. Upon completing his studies, he obtained a Bachelor of Science majoring in Agriculture. Charles also served proudly in the Armed Forces as an infantryman in the United States Army. After two years of service, he was honorably discharged from the Army. In 1953, he relocated to Flint, Michigan, where he worked faithfully for General Motors Corporation. Then on January 7, 1954, Charles married his college sweetheart, Floyda Janice McClinton. The union between Charles and Floyda produced three sons; Frederick, Rudy, and Vincent. A theme of longevity was expressed in his life, as he stayed married to Floyda for 53 years and worked for General Motors for 30 years before retiring in 1983. Charles accepted Christ at an early age before being called to the ministry of the gospel. Rev. Charles H. Dixon was ordained as a minister on August 19, 1990, at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. He served diligently as an associate minister and Sunday school teacher at St. Paul M.B.C., until he united with True Light Baptist Church, where he also taught Sunday school. Charles had many hobbies and interests, including Bible reading, fishing and hunting. He belonged to the Imperial Council Oman Temple #72. He was also a member of Eureka Lodge #16 P.H.A. and Saginaw Valley Consistory #71. Rev. Charles Henry Dixon leaves to cherish his memory: loving wife, Floyda; 3 sons, Frederick O. Dixon and Vincent K. Dixon both of Flint, and Rudy F. Dixon of Adrian, MI; daughter, Rosetta L. Thompson of Ogden, AR; 8 grandchildren, Deaire Dixon of Flint, LaTrina Dixon of Columbus, OH, KaWanda Spencer of Flint, Tabitha (Jermarx) Marsh of Grand Blanc, Marquone Dixon of Adrian, MI, Terrill Dixon of Grand Rapids, MI, TeNiece and Tasha Dixon of Flint; 3 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Juanita (Floyd) Walker and Inez Marshall of Oakland, CA, Mae Bell Ausler of St. Louis, MO; 2 sisters-in-law; 4 brothers-in-law; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Rev. Dixon was preceded in death by his parents, Henry C. and Minnie Estella; sister, Opal Janet Goodwin. The family would like to express special thanks to Hurley Medical Center 4C, 7C and 9th floor nurses, Dr. Paul Musson, Pastor Rushing and True Light Baptist Church family.

Rev. Dixon

May 4, 1932 - June 14, 2007