Ray Dixon Obituary

MOORE, Okla. - Rev. Ray Stephen Dixon went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013. He was born to David and Bessie Dixon on Oct. 3, 1920. He was 93 years and 20 days old at his passing. He was a lifelong resident of Georgia and South Carolina until 2011 when he and his wife moved to Moore, OK to live with son and family. He became a member of the Friendship P.H. Church in 2011 and he became a Christian in 1947 and was a retired Minister of the Upper South Carolina Conference of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church. Until his death, he was the oldest living member of the Upper South Carolina Conference. He pastored for 57 years, 43 of those years being at Augusta First Pentecostal Holiness Church. He also served as pastor at Bath S.C. and Irmo S.C. He was a WWII veteran serving in Casablanca, Italy, Normandy, France, and South Africa. In his lifetime he won many souls to Christ. He even went to the Great Smokey Mountains and preached on the side of the road with microphone in hand and speaker on top of the car to win souls to Christ. He was proud of the fact that he had read the Bible through 114 times besides studying time for the many sermons he preached. He is survived by his wife of the home, Dorothy C. Dixon; one son, Marvin Terrell, Sr. and wife Sharon Dixon of Moore; 7 grandchildren, Danny Bridges of Blanchard, Donna Copeland of Kingfisher, Kenny Davis of Oklahoma City, Cameron Davis of Newcastle, TaShonda Dixon of Choctaw, Mikki Davis-Cole of Noble, M. Terrell Dixon Jr. of Oklahoma City; and 13 great-grandchildren. He loved his family and prayed for them daily. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Bessie Dixon; one brother, Marshall Dixon; Daughter, Gloria Ann Davis and husband Billy J. Davis; 2 great-grandsons, Keith Bridges and Kyle Davis. Services are under the direction of Moore Funeral and Cremation in Moore, OK. Visitation will be held Sunday, October 27 from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm and on Monday, October 28 from 9:00 am - 8:00 pm. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Condolences may be shared at www.MooreFuneralCremation.com.

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Oct. 26, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Ray Dixon

14 Entries

Shelby Marsh

October 20, 2024

Bro Dixon was my pastor and friend for all my life. If there ever was a Godly man he was one. I love and miss him the church was the best part of my life. Thank you Bro Dixon for all you have said and done for me.

Michael Herron

October 29, 2013

Gonna miss ya Uncle Ray. I know we didn't see each other much in life, but one day there is going to be a huge family reunion. I'll see ya when I get there. Paying for family and friends. Know this Uncle Ray has not stopped living. He may not be here with us in the flesh, but he is in spirit. Luke 20:38
He is not the God of the dead, but of the living, for to him all are alive."

Alvin Herron

October 29, 2013

He will be missed by all the family. He was loved by all. I know I was not with you in body but I was there in spirit

Renee Faulkinberry-Marsh

October 29, 2013

What a joy it will be when we all see Jesus, praying for your family, love and hugs

Renee Faulkinberry-Marsh

October 29, 2013

What a joy it will be when we all see Jesus, Praying for your family love and hugs

Peggy Henderson

October 28, 2013

I feel so blessed to have known Bro. Dixon. Even though I only talked with him at church, we did have several conversations and his love for the Lord came shining through. I always came away thinking that I'd love to just sit down and listen to him tell about his journey with the Lord. One day I will get to do that. After a million years we will have just begun, so we'll have plenty of time. As I was remembering him yesterday I thought of the words of a song. One of the verses speaks to that thought. "...when you feel you've shared your story with the last one who wants to hear you tell just how you made it through, look for me for I will be there too." Heaven is sweeter now!

bonnie murphy

October 28, 2013

Praying for the family he was truly loved and respected.....I know his in a much better place no sickness no pain...

Charles and Petra Ponds

October 28, 2013

Bro. Dixon we did not know you very long. I only had the privilege to shake your hand on Sunday mornings at the Friendship Church. I always admired you and Sister Dixon as I found it awesome how you and her grew old together and yet set so many examples to us how wonderful at could be to walk with the LORD and have a great marriage. I know you in heaven now with Kyle having a great time being with JESUS. At was a privilege to have knowing you, great man of God, husband, father, grand father, great grandfather and friend to many people. We are praying for your family for they miss you so much.

Debbie Gregory

October 27, 2013

I rejoice in knowing that Bro. Dixon (aka Dad) is singing with the angels in Heaven right now but I grieve with the rest of the family in missing him on earth.
When I spoke to him last he told me, as he always did, Deb I call out your name and your family every night in prayer and always will. He preached many of my family members funerals, did weddings, and was just a wonderful man of God.... Heaven is a little richer now having him there. Even though he was human like the rest of us, he was above us with his walk with the Lord. I will always hold him in the highest respect and love. I love you all and am praying that as each day passes you know that it won't be long before we're all together again. I believe Jesus is coming soon.

Judy Holmes

October 27, 2013

I am so very sorry we won't make it out there but since we were just out there in May and again in September we just can't make it again. Breaks my heart that I won't be at my Uncle's funeral. The song that instantly came to mind when I was called about Granny Charlie dying was "When we all get to Heaven what a day of rejoicing that will be; when we all meet Jesus we'll sing and shout the victory!" and I think that applies to Ray as much, if not more than it did Granny. He worked his whole life to be where he is now, with his Lord and Savior!! I will cherish the memories we made back in September. Love you all very much!! (((((((HUGS))))))))

Shelby Marsh

October 26, 2013

Bro.Dixon was my preacher for a lot of yrs...even tho I moved out of state I still and always say he is my preacher...I love The Dixons as a family..I will always remember the last time I saw him and I asked him did he know me and he said "you are Shelby and you are a good woman" coming from a great Man of GOD that meant the world to me...there is no doubt he was one of the Godly man I have ever met....I love you both...I will be praying for the Dixon family..

Barbara (Lamb) Jones

October 26, 2013

Brother Ray will always be in my heart..The Lamb family send our deepest sympathies, but know in Heaven with the one's gone before..there is a great celebration..sending our love to a great man!

October 26, 2013

we love pastor ray Dixon and family a part of our Mitchell family we will meet again he is with the singing man you know sis Mitchell

TOM MASON, JR.

October 26, 2013

Although separated by many miles our hearts are non the less hurting with the Dixon family in this their hour of grief. Uncle Ray was a jewel in this world and I know he and dad are once again joined in Christ in Heaven. We will muss his humor and of course what a preacher!! Terry, Aunt Dorothy we love you and our prayers and warmest thoughts are with you now!! Our greatest assuredness is that we too can meet again! God Bless you all!! Tommy and Virginia Mason

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