Jessie Drew Dixon

Jessie Drew Dixon, age 93, died peacefully Wednesday, December 14, at East Texas Medical Center of Henderson, surrounded by his family. He was born January 12, 1918 to Frank Turner and Evie Lena (Grant) Dixon in Rusk County, Texas. On October 12, 1940, he married the love of his life, Ina Katherine Brown, in Henderson at the home of their minister, H.W. Smith. She predeceased him on January 5, 1988.He was a farmer and truck driver, delivering butane to rural homes and later gasoline for a local Gulf Oil distributor. Late in World War II, he was drafted to serve in the U.S. Army when farm deferments were cancelled. He was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas where he was a barber. When Japan surrendered he, and all service men with three or more children, was discharged in December of 1944. He was a faithful member of Henderson Primitive Baptist Church.His family was the focus of his life. Always supportive of their efforts, he and Ina sat through many, many ball games at Henderson Junior and Senior Highs as their children participated in football, basketball, baseball, and softball. They are Jessie Earl (Sandra) Dixon of Jacksonville; Ernest Dale (Candyce) Dixon of Huntsville; James Allen (Glenda) Dixon of Fairview; Linda Sue Lee (Mrs. Frank) Lee of Longview; and Nona Beth Black of Tatum. He is further survived by eleven grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, four step-great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by his parents; sister, Lessie Williams Watson; two infant brothers; son-in-law, Frank N. Lee; and grandson, Michael Todd Lee.Visitation for friends and family will be Friday, December 16, at Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home in Henderson from 6-8 p.m. Services will also be conducted there on Saturday, December 17, at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Strong Cemetery in the Churchill community of Rusk County, under the direction of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home.The family wishes to thank the staff of Autumn Leaves Nursing Center, Angie with Bethany Home Health, Dr. US Walgama and the staff of ETMC, and special neighbor, Jay Quebedeaux. The grandsons will serve as pallbearers.Condolences may be made at www.crawfordacrim.com.

Jessie Drew Dixon

January 12, 1918 - December 14, 2011