ROBERT DIXON, JR.

Robert “Daddy Robert” Dixon, Jr., age 87, peacefully passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. He was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Robert attended Rosenwall High School, and was a retired grain operator of Continental Grain Elevator. Daddy Robert, as he was affectionately known, was a lifelong member of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church where he faithfully served as a deacon. He enjoyed the game of football, embraced country music, gospel singing, and the blues. Beloved husband of the late Doris L. Wing Dixon. Loving father of Ronnie L. (Sharon) Dixon, Terrance G. (Carol) Dixon, Darwin T. Dixon, Che’rrie D. Dixon, Calvin (Shelia) Dyson, Sr., Tyrel Dyson and the late Joan Marie Dixon (Walter) Black, and Robert V. (Diane) Dixon. Grandfather of the late Janeen M. Harper Black. Great grandfather of the late Cameron Dixon. Son of the late Robert Dixon, Sr. and Jane Joseph Dixon. Brother of Lavinia Lombard Dixon, Hilda Dixon Crosby, Curtis (Audrey) Dixon, and the late Lawrence (Barbara) Dixon, Charles (Gloria) Dixon, and Helen (Milton) Ford. He was preceded in death by Joseph Humphrey, who was reared by his mother.  Godson of the late Philamine Anderson Johnson. Godfather of Donna Morgan and Murphy Clarks. Brother-in-law of Viney Wing Williams; also survived by a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the famlyalso pastors officers and members of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend a Graveside Service at Restlawn Park Cemetery 3550 Hwy 90 Avondale, LA on Friday, October 30, 2020 at 12:00 noon. Pastor Louis Brooks Harrison, officiating To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.

DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC IT IS MANDATORY EVERYONE ATTENDING WEAR A FACE MASK OR SOME TYPE OF FACE COVERING.