Mr. Derrick Wayne Dixon's Obituary
Derrick Wayne Dixon passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 in Pearland, Texas at the age of 33. Derrick Dixon is survived by his parents, Iolanda Lowe, Maurice Dixon; Stepfather, Madison Lowe, and a Brother Dexter Thompson. He is preceded in death by his beloved Grandparents, Roy and Iolanda Ryan.
Derrick was born on June 09, 1981 in Bremerhaven, Germany to Maurice Dixon and Iolanda Ryan. He graduated from Linda Vista High School, San Diego, CA in 1999. He then went on to further his education at Daemen College, Buffalo, NY graduating in 2007 with a Bachelors Degree in Political Science.
After moving to Pearland, Texas in 2007, Derrick began a career with the Texas Department of Corrections as a Correctional Officer in Rosharon Texas.
Derrick was passionate about spending his free time to take care of others and often gave back by cooking and serving the homeless in the Houston area. He was a generous individual who loved family, helping others, cooking, flying, long road trips, and spending time with his immediate family & friends.
He was an active and faithful member of the Sliverlake Church, Pearland, Texas in addition he was an active Daemen Association Alumni member.
A funeral is scheduled for ll:00 AM at Sliverlake Church, with a reception to follow at church. Reverend Reginald Devaughn Sr. will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Derrick Dixon's life.
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