Max Lamar Dixon

Mr. Max Lamar Dixon of Geneva, Alabama passed away Sunday, September 16, 2007, at his home with his devoted family at his side, after a courageous battle with Corticobasal Ganglion Degeneration (CBGD).  He was 73.

 

Graveside funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 19, at the Black Community Cemetery in Black, Alabama with Chaplain Tom Heddle officiating and Sorrells Funeral Home of Geneva directing.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home in Geneva, Tuesday, September 18, from 6 until 8 p.m.

 

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Covenant Hospice, 2855 Ross Clark Circle Suite 110, Dothan, Alabama 36301.

 

Max was born December 21, 1933, in Geneva County, Alabama to the late Zeb and Lillie Mae Thames Dixon.  He proudly served his country with the U. S. Army and retired after 20 years of service.  During his military career he was an Infantry Indirect Fire Crewman and received several distinguished medals which included: Army Occupation Medal (Germany), Good Conduct Medal (5th Award), Expert Infantry Badge, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Berlin), Vietnam Service Medal w/1 Silver and 1 Bronze Star, Combat infantry Badge, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 Device, 3 Overseas Service Bars, Army Commendation Medal, Purple Heart, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/Palm and the National Defense Service Medal w/OLC.  His favorite past time was fishing, hunting and woodwo! rking.  He was also an avid sports fan and a member of Adoniram Baptist Church.

 

In addition to his parents, three brothers, Jack, Ray Don and Jimmy Dixon all preceded him in death. 

 

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, JoAnn Brooks Dixon; one daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Junior Mixon; two sons and daughters-in-law, Hobie and Shelia Dixon, Tommy and Sherri Dixon all of Geneva, AL; one brother, Hubert Dixon of Columbus, GA; one sister, Peggy Newby of TX; seven grandchildren, Jana and Brian Mays, James Mixon, Jason and JoAnna Berry, Cobie and Heather Dixon, Leanne Dixon and Andy, Lance Dixon and Megan Dixon; two great-grandchildren, Brodey and Taylor Mixon; two sisters-in-law, Blondell and Harvey Golson, Athealone and Vernon Lewis; several nieces, nephews, other extended family and friends.

 

Sorrells Funeral Home of Geneva, 334-684-9999, is in charge of arrangements.  Express your condolences in our guest book at [ http://www.sorrellsfuneralhomes.com/ ]www.sorrellsfuneralhomes.com