Damien Leroy Dixon

Damien Leroy 'Skinew' Dixon, 46, a resident and native of New Orleans, LA., transitioned peacefully from this life into his heavenly abode, to reside in the presence of the Lord on Monday, August 02, 2021, at 10:07pm at Ochsner Baptist Napoleon Ave., in New Orleans, LA. Damien was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Hazel 'MeMe' Stepter, and his maternal grandparents Samuel Skipper, Sr. and Annie Mae Morrison - Skipper; two maternal uncles, Kerry Skipper and Anthony Wayne Skipper; one maternal aunt, Sandra Ruth Skipper-Batiste and three maternal cousins Sheldrick 'Shae' Andrews, Tiffany Batiste-Lockett and Rina Foote and an exceptional legacy of other aunts and uncles who welcomed him to the land of milk and honey. Memories of Damien 'Skinew', NU or NU-9, a former Prime Suspect member of No Limit Soldiers Records, will forever remain in the hearts of his two most precious jewels; his daughters, Demi Necole Dixon and Kennedy Leah Dixon both, of New Orleans, LA.; his loving and devoted parents Mr. and Mrs. Anthony (Leona) Skipper-Dixon of LaPlace, LA.; one beloved sister whom he cherished, Toni Dixon-Ayers (Bryan) of New Orleans, LA., one half- brother, Eric Weber of Arlington, TX.; two dedicated nephews who he adored, Damion Terrell Varnado Jr., and Bryn Anthony Ayers, both of New Orleans, LA.; one paternal aunt, Cynthia Ann Wheeler, two paternal great-aunt, Virginia Dorothy Sherman and Georgia Mae Stepter both of New Orleans, LA; one maternal great - uncle Raymond Morrison(Ethel) and one maternal great-aunt Rita Mae Morrison-Williams both of Morgan City, LA.; and a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. For every start of a journey there must be an end. His journey has sadly come to an end on earth. Damien enjoyed nothing more than being in the presence of his family and friends. Skinew always found a way to make you laugh or put a smile on one's face. His gentle touch and bright smile always made you feel special, that we loved so much. He assured you that he loved you, time after time. Skinew, as many has called him, was a proud 1993 graduate of Warren Easton High School. After graduation, he attended Lassen College in Susanville, California in 1994. Damien was always eager to learn. His hunger and thirst for education was his passion; always wanting more. Upon his return to New Orleans, Damien 'Skinew' furthered his education by attending IBW Local 130 in New Orleans, LA., where he attended for five consecutive years, at Union Local Electrician for commercial and industrial businesses and became a licensed electrician. He was one of the BEST in the business. Being a man after God's heart, Damien loved God, and he read and learned the bible. He knew God's word from the beginning to the end. Skinew knew God's promises and his word. For now, he is in heaven, and though he's taken away, he always leaves his mortals, as the bright sun's kindly ray. Skinew lived his life to the fullest. He knew that life was just a stepping-stone; a pause before he made it home. A simple place to rest and be, until he reached eternity. Visitation will be observed on Thursday, August 12, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. until his Celebration of Life services at 10:00 a.m.; at New Orleans Bible Fellowship B.C., located at 4430 Bundy Road, New Orleans, LA.; Pastor Leonard M. Parker, Jr., will officiate. Damien 'Skinew', will be laid to rest following funeral services in the Providence Memorial Park and Mausoleum Cemetery in Metairie, LA. Arrangements by D. W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington, Ave. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook.