Victor Rone

Dixon

Victor Rone Dixon was born on September 3, 1955 to the union of Leepoleon Dixon Sr. and the late Burcy Mae Parker Dixon of Jackson AL. At an early age, Victor joined and was baptized at Saint Union Baptist Church of Jackson, where, under the guidance and loving care of his maternal grandmother, the late Luburcy Tiggs Taylor (who raised him),  he attended church and Sunday School, and was very active in the Crusaders.

Victor was a member of the Jackson High School graduating class of 1973. He joined the United States Army, and while in the service, met and married the love of his life, Dorothy Smith Dixon. Their son, Tommy Delonzo Dixon is the product of their 37 years of marriage. Victor was honorably discharged and retired after serving his Country for 22 years. While in the service, he traveled the world and perfected his craft as a chef, which cultivated his life long career in cooking and serving others. After retiring, Victor continued his culinary career a Director of Dietary for Mississippi Valley State University and on to Gourmet Food Service that lead him to Lane College in Jackson, TN where he served over 15 years.

Victor was preceded in death by his mother, Burcy Mae Dixon, his maternal grandparents, Simon Parker and Luburcy Tiggs Taylor, and paternal grandparents, Lonnie and Lucy Dixon.

He departed this life January 22, 2015 at Latohatchee Rehab Center in Greenville, MS.

Victor leaves to cherish loving memories, his wife, Dorothy Dixon of Leland, MS; son, Tommy (Jackie) Dixon of Tupelo, MS; father, Leepoleon Dixon, Sr. of Jackson, AL; one aunt, Nancy Franklin of Woodbridge, VA; five brothers: Leepoleon Dixon, Jr. of Jackson, AL, Anthony Dewayne Dixon of Mobile, AL; Wendell Joe Dixon of Woodbridge, VA, and Lonnie Craig (LaKeisha) Dixon of Jackson, AL; Jimmy (Jeanette)Dixon of Cleveland, OH; four sisters: Connie L. (Joseph) Jackson of Grovetown, GA, Nora (James) Blackmon of Daleville, AL, Sonya Dixon of Dunfries, VA, and Tonya (Michael) Middleton of Woodbridge, VA; four brothers-in-law, three sisters-in-law, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A service was held Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2015, 10am at Hopewell Baptist Church, 654 N. Delesseps Street, Greenville, MS 38701; Bishop Clarence Green, eulogist. There will be a viewing Friday, Jan. 30, 2015, 12 noon until 6pm at Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Rd., Jackson, AL 36545; viewing Saturday, Jan. 31, 10am until the 11am service at St. Union Missionary Baptist Church, 915 Commerce Street, Jackson, AL 36545; Dr. James M. Howard, Sr., pastor; Minister Geral Mitchell, eulogist. Following burial in Woodlawn Cemetery in Jackson, the family will receive friends in the fellowship hall of the church. Condolences to the family at andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.