Obituary of Louis Dixon

Louis L. Dixon Born February 25, 1930 in Senatobia, MS, went home to be with the Lord January 20, 2011. Survived by his wife of 64 years, Laura (nee Thomas) Dixon; daughter, Bonnie Dixon of Joliet; son, Benny (Linda) Dixon of Joliet; three granddaughters, Elaine Brewer of Oswego, Tomi (Jaison) Lancaster of Darien and Tracy (John) Hoyt of Joliet; seven great-grandchildren, Kendyll Kagay, Britani Hoyt, Gina Hoyt, Abigail Brewer, Keaton Lancaster, Avery Brewer, and Alden Brewer. Preceded in death by a daughter, Elaine Dixon; and a grandson, Robert Lee Dixon. Retired from Chicago Transit Authority with 30 years of service. He moved from Mississippi to Chicago in 1955, to Bolingbrook in 1962, and after retirement, returned to Mississippi until 2007 when he returned to Joliet. Funeral Services for Louis L. Dixon will be Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Pastor Bob Hahn officiating. Graveside services will take place at Bethesda Cemetery in Senatobia, MS at a later date. Memorials in his name to the wishes of the family would be appreciated. Visitation SATURDAY 4-7 p.m. at: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet For information: (815) 741-5500