John Dixon
John Dixon went to his eternal home on January the 18th. He was born in Van Zandt County and resided in Farmersville, Texas. He was a World War II veteran in the U.S. Marine Corp and fought in many battles. He was also a Purple Heart recipient. He retired from the Dallas Postal Service. He is survived by his wife Betty, two brothers Billy and Herman, three sisters, Wanda, Tina, and Sue. He is also survived by his four children, Marie and husband Dennis, Sheree and husband Billy, Clif and wife, Lisa and Shauna and husband, Zac; along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family will receive friends, 7-9 :00 P.M., Wednesday. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 P.M., Thursday, Mulkey Mason Chapel, with Pastor Mark Akens of Victorious Life Church Officiating. Burial will follow in Hilltop Cemetery in Carrollton.

The Dallas Morning News - January 20, 2009
Submitted by Edward Lynn Williams