Robert Abraham Dixon

Robert Abraham Dixon was born on January 16, 1934 to Abraham and Mary Ella Dixon in Selma, Alabama. He was the third of seven children.

Robert was passionate about Music and singing and he will be remembered most for singing, “As long as I know I have a seat in the Kingdom, that’s alright”. In his early years, he sang with a quartet group known as The Silver Trumpets. He believed that singing should come from the heart and have the ability to touch and bless not only the singers but the hearers. In his words, “When that happens, there is no greater feeling.” His favorite vocalist was Rance Allen, and if you stopped in for a visit that is what you would hear. Changing his music was nonnegotiable!

Robert also had a love for cars, his favorite being a deuce and quarter! He enjoyed fishing, golfing and being in the yard. He had a green thumb and could get mostly any plant to grow.

Robert was a Veteran and during his three years of service, he worked as a Chef. Some of his techniques were later shared with the young men in Prayer Breakfast, which they have fond memories of being instructed by him.

Most of his career was spent at the VA hospital where he worked as an Inhalation Therapist until he retired.

Robert had three daughters who had his heart. They were Daddy’s Girls and if they called for anything, there was no doubt that handyman Dad was on the way! Robert will be most remembered for his legendary coffee and his smooth walk. He strolled like he owned whatever ground he walked on. He was truly a soldier for the Lord.

Robert was lovingly known as Daddy Dixon at Harac, Pawpaw Daddy by some of the grandkids, Daddy D and Uncle Bobby from relationships forged with friends and family down through the years.

 Daddy Dixon accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior then joined Harac Parech Ministries for the World, under the pastorate of Apostle Norman L. Dock, where he was filled with the Holy Spirit. He faithfully served on the Finance Committee, Praise and Worship Team, Male Chorus and the Mighty Men Ministry. His church family loved him endlessly. The scripture that depicts his service would be Ecclesiastes 9:10, “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your strength!”

He met the love of his life Rosie Lee Black, whom he affectionately called his “Suga Lump”. They shared 71 years of marriage and to this union were born seven children.

 Robert leaned on and recited Psalm 23, “The Lord is my Shepherd…” throughout his sickness and his ability to tap into the Holy Spirit during his time of transitioning was a comfort to him.

If he didn’t have the chance to tell you lately that he loved you, believe that he did! His heart was huge and his actions showed!

Robert was preceded in death by his sons, Tyrone and Nathaniel Dixon as well as his siblings, except for one sister, Ethel Mae Evans.

Robert leaves to celebrate his life: his beloved wife, Rosie Dixon; children, Robert Dixon, Jr. (Shelmara), Vanier Suggs, Laverne Anderson (Mark), Marcus Dixon (Latoya) and Charyce Gorrell (Chris); goddaughter, Dana Johnson; and a great host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews’ other family members and friends.

Special acknowledgement goes to his Baby girl Charyce and granddaughter Lauren, who stepped in and relentlessly provided hands on exceptional around the clock care. A labor of love that we will never forget!

 “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only but unto all them also that love his appearing.” — 2 Timothy 4:7-8

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