[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 161 (Friday, October 7, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1033]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF EDDIE DANIEL DIXON

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 7, 2022

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the life 
of Marshall County District 2 Supervisor Eddie Daniel Dixon. He was 
well-known throughout Marshall County for his integrity and steadfast 
commitment to public service.
  During his 40-year career with the Marshall County School District, 
Mr. Dixon wore many hats--from educator to school bus driver. He taught 
trade skills at H.W. Byers High School with high hopes for his students 
to find work and raise a family in Marshall County. Mr. Dixon's strong 
desire to improve the quality of life for all residents led him to seek 
a seat on the Marshall County Board of Supervisors in 2000. His calm 
demeanor and thoughtful remarks earned him many supporters and a 
lengthy stay in office. Mr. Dixon served four and a half terms for the 
residents of District 2.
  The South Reporter, a newspaper in Holly Springs, published an 
article that included a quote from Marshall County Sheriff Kenny 
Dickerson. ``Eddie's been an icon to work with as far as county 
government,'' Sheriff Dickerson said. ``He was compassionate, yet firm 
when he needed to be. He loved H.W. Byers. He's going to be missed.''
  Mr. Dixon, a lifetime believer in the importance of education, 
graduated from Alcorn State University. His accomplishments also 
included serving as president and vice president of the Marshall County 
Board of Supervisors. He also served as president of the Mississippi 
Association of Supervisors. Mr. Dixon served as director of the board 
of the Northeast Mississippi Planning and Development District. He also 
played a central role in the development of the Marshall County 
Workforce Training Center. Mr. Dixon was a parishioner at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and a member of 
the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.
  Mr. Dixon is survived by his wife, Maxine Howard Dixon, and their 
four children: Brignetta Dickerson, Wanda Dixon-Beasley, Eddie Dixon, 
Jr., and Trevan Dixon. He is also survived by two brothers, Floyd Dixon 
and James Dixon. Survivors also include four grandchildren.
  Mr. Dixon was devoted to God, family, and to the citizens of Marshall 
County. His service will always be remembered.

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