Mr. Thomas Dixon

April 11, 1957 - June 23, 2014

Brother Thomas Dixon, 57, of Peoria departed this life on Monday, June 23, 2014 at his residents at 12:30 a.m. He was born on April 11, 1957 to Lemon and Beatrice Dixon in Osceola, AR. His soul mate of 36 years Barbara Rushing. She survives him. Thomas accepted Jesus Christ at as his Lord and Savior. He was baptized at an early age. He graduated from Osceola High School. Thomas was an outdoors man who loved fishing and gardening. He was employed at Oil Mills in Osceola, AR until his felling health. He leaves to cherish his memories: soul mate Barbara Rushing of Peoria, one daughter Samantha Dixon of Osceola, AR., one brother Paul Dixon of Rockford, IL., two sisters Martina Dixon of Peoria, and Roberta (Frank) Bouie of WI., one grandson. Along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends whom adored him and will miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents two sisters, one brother and two nephews. Services will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation commencing one hour prior at 10:00 a.m. at T W Parks Colonial Chapel 201 N. Mac Arthur Hwy. Rev. Thurston Hunt will officiate. . Interment will be Private. Arrangements were made especially for Thomas’ family and professionally directed by T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel. Online condolences or words of encouragement can be made at www.twparkschapel.com.