KIRBYVILLE - From Adams-Stringer Funeral Home
Edwin Dixon Conn, Jr. (February 28, 1932 - February 5, 2013) Dixon Conn Jr. 1932- 2013
Dixon Conn Jr. passed away February 5, 2013 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont Dixon was pre-deceased by his parents, E. D. Conn Sr. and Yvonne LaCroix Conn, his sister Julia , and his daughter Julia Conn Watt. He leaves behind his beloved wife Susan Cornell, sons E. Dixon Conn III and wife Candace, James Ted Conn, daughter Janie Conn and husband James Gloster, step-daughter Destiny Perry Inman; brothers, Charles H. Conn and wife Sandra, and Robert F. Conn; grandchildren Matthew Conn, Margaret Conn and husband Abe Stecher, Michael Conn and wife Miranda, Miles Conn and wife Gloria, Harmony Anderson, Mitchell Conn, Jeremy and Josh Watt, eight great-grandchildren, and two nephews and families
A lifelong resident of Kirbyville, Dixon was born in 1932. He was a 1949 graduate of Kirbyville high school and attended Austin College in Sherman, Texas. He had a multitude of careers, including dairy farmer, auto mechanic, car dealership manager, fish spotter/commercial pilot, private detective, auto body shop owner, sailboat repair shop owner, and dry goods store owner.
In service to his community Dixon, at various times, served as City Councilman, Mayor, Library Advisory Board member, and Board member of the Kirbyville Area Heritage Society. Within the sailing community he served as Commodore of the Rayburn Sailing Association. Dixon enjoyed extensive friendships in the area and afar. His love of flying inspired many others to take to the air. Among his vast array of interests, he especially loved reading, sailing, music, history and was a master story teller. His captivating tales will be missed by many.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 9th at Central Baptist Church in Kirbyville. A reception in the Central Baptist Fellowship Hall will follow the service. Visitation will take place Friday, February 8th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Adams-Stringer Funeral Home, Kirbyville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kirbyville Public Library, Kirbyville Volunteer Fire Department, or the Kirbyville Area Heritage Society.
Related Stories
- More Texas News
- National News
- International News
- 4 tornadoes counted from Thursday thunderstorm
- Uranium developer to close NM offices
- Funeral-goers describe Texas swindler as loving
- Dallas man shot to death on front porch of home
- Police arrest Dallas man after shootout kills 1
- Texas judge denies women's request for attorneys
- Texas Tech won't raise tuition, fees for 2013-14
- Baylor University to build $13.6M track stadium
- Star Trek shuttle craft to be displayed in Houston
- Texas police: 2 found in burned home were murdered
- Federal report documents inmate sex abuse in US
- Landing gear issue leads to plane's belly landing
- Official: Broken rail eyed in Conn. train crash
- Alaska volcano shoots lava up hundreds of feet
- Funeral held for mom, son found dead in home
- Police call fatal NYC shooting a hate crime
- Obama takes Cabinet secretaries out to play golf
- Witnesses: Car strikes crowd at Va. parade
- Suspect identified in fatal Hofstra home invasion
- First lady to high school grads: live your dreams
- Dissident ex-general released in Venezuela
- 20 flights without bags after Egypt airport strike
- Member of Pakistani cricket star's party killed
- Suspected US drone in Yemen kills 4 militants
- French president signs gay marriage into law
- Attacks kill 16 in Iraq; 8 police kidnapped
- Russia's Karjakin wins Norway chess tournament
- Blasts rock Libya's capital and eastern city
- Syria's Assad says he won't step down
- Plane catches fire landing in Moscow; no injuries
Automotive
Find valuable information about buying your next car, including price quotes and your latest automotive news.
Wedding Central
The greatest Southeast Texas story ever told. Share your wedding and engagement news!
Lost and Found Pets
These are pets that have been lost or found in the KFDM News Channel 6 viewing area.
No Text Zone
Texting While Driving Kills Thousands of People Each Year. Many More are Seriously Injured. You Can Help Make Our Roads a NO TEXT ZONE
Texas Lottery
Texas Lottery
Community Calendar
Check out our Community Calendar!
Baby Talk
Baby Talk with Nicole Murray.
KFDM Channel 6 Top Stories
Business News
Gauge of US economy's future health up in April
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A measure of the U.S. economy's future health rose in solidly in April, buoyed by a sharp rise in applications to build new homes and apartments.
Consumer News
BC-US--Dow Record-Three Personal Stories, 1st Ld-Writethru,1173
Dow Record: Three tales of ups, downs and changes
AP Photo FX102, FX103
Eds: With BC-US--Dow Record. Adds photos.
By SCOTT MAYEROWITZ
AP Business Writer
NEW YORK (AP) -- When the Dow first crossed 14,000, investors were overjoyed. ...
Entertainment News
Get This
ON THIN ICE?
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- He was already on thin ice with the law when he failed to meet the conditions of his probation.
Science/Tech News
IN THE NEWS: LABOR GROUP SAYS CONDITIONS AT APPLE PLANTS IMPROVING
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A labor group Apple joined to assess working conditions at three manufacturing plants in China, where its products are made, says conditions are getting better.
