John Henry Dixon

Obituary of John Henry Dixon
John Henry Dixon Jr. was born in Sheppard, Texas June 29th, 1938 to the proud parents of Mr. John Henry Dixon Sr. and Ceda Lewis Dixon. He attended Shepard independent school district in San Jacinto County, Cold Springs, Texas. John and his family were members of Lake Pool Baptist Church in Shepard, TX. He moved to Houston after school. In 1952 John and his cousin Ray Carr Jr came to Saint Paul MN, John was 14 years old. Everyone thought he was older because of his size.
John worked for many different companies for 3 or 4 years. He then started working for shafer contracting company, where he worked till he retired, which was 28 years doing highway construction. After retirement he started his own moving business. People would hire him to move them. He also worked for a furniture company doing deliveries, until he was tired of that and really started retiring.
John met his wife Darlene in September of 1980. They had a Daughter Natosha Dixon. They were married on December 30th, 1989. They were still together at the time of death of 44 years.
John left behind his Wife Darlene Dixon; Children Diana,Toni, Hutch, Lewis, Clay, Natosha(Mommie), John, Petey, Shepard, and many Nieces, Nephews, Grandkids, and Great-Grandkids.
John was preceded in death by Parents John Henry Dixon Sr. and Ceda Lewis Dixon; Son John Henry Dixon Jr; Brothers Gray Dixon, Curlee Dixon Pleasant, Melvin Paul Dixon (M.P.), Lonnie Dixon (Pearl), Lloyd Dixon; Sisters Lois Dixon Castleberry, and Ginger Dixon.
John's service will be May 31st, 2024 at Christ Lutheran Church: 105 University Ave W St.Paul, MN 55103
10:00-11:00 - Immediate family viewing, 11:00-12:00 - Open viewing, 12:00-1:00 - Service
Flowers can be sent to the church day of service.
The Family of John Dixon Acknowledges with deep appreciation your kind expression of sympathy.
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