Obituary of Melvin T. Dixon

Melvin Tyrus Dixon, age 80, of 104 Hunter’s Trail W, Elizabeth City, NC died Wednesday, September 24, 2003 at Albemarle Hospital. Born in Pasquotank County, NC, Mr. Dixon was the son of the late LeRoy and Della Pugh Dixon and was the husband of Doris Holmes Dixon of the residence. He retired in 1977 from the U. S. Postal Service with 32 years service. Self-trained in architectural drawing, Mr. Dixon completed more than 100 project designs for new construction, remodeling, and renovation, including Twiford Funeral Home. He was an avid reader, and enjoyed keeping up with current events, politics and sports, especially baseball. Mr. Dixon was a veteran, having served in the U. S. Army during World War II and participated in the invasion of Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge. He received a Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service as a member of an intelligence and reconnaissance platoon. Besides his wife, Mr. Dixon is survived by a daughter, Diana D. Hardison of Abingdon, VA, where she lives with her husband, Edwin T. Hardison. He is also survived by a nephew, Wayne Ballance of Los Angeles, CA. Mr. Dixon was predeceased by a sister, Marie Ballance. A graveside service will be conducted on Friday, September 26, 2003 at 11:00 am in Old Hollywood Cemetery with Rev. Charles McKenzie officiating. Military honors will be rendered by the William Clarence Jackson Post # 6060 of V. F. W. The family will receive friends in the lobby of Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, NC beginning at 10:00 am Friday until service time. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Hazel Anderson, 106 S. Ashe St., Elizabeth City, NC 27909. To sign the online guest register, please visit www.twifordfh.com. Twiford Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.