Background
Dixon, Arthur Ray was born on February 14, 1935 in Brownsville, Tennessee, United States. Son of James Arthur and Alla Jeanette (Waddell) Dixon.
minister secondary school educator
Dixon, Arthur Ray was born on February 14, 1935 in Brownsville, Tennessee, United States. Son of James Arthur and Alla Jeanette (Waddell) Dixon.
Bachelor of Science, Union University, 1962. Master of Arts, Memphis State University, 1972. Postgraduate, Cumberland University, 1985. Postgraduate, Bethel College, 1987.
Teacher Hardeman County Schools, Bolivar, Tennessee, 1962-1963. Minister Fulton Baptist Church, 1959-1969. Teacher Haywood County Schools, Brownsville, 1963-1995.
Minister Antioch Baptist Church, 1969-1980. Associate professor Union University, 1985—2007. Retired, 2007
Adjunct faculty member Union University, Jackson, Tennessee, since 1985, St. Francis College, Joliet, Illinois, since 1987, Cumberland University, Gallatin, Tennessee, 1988-1989.
Deacon Brownsville Baptist Church, 2004-2017
Has been referred to as being decidedly Baptist believing in the authenticity of the Bible, trusting in the plan of salvation presented therein and gladly propounding the truth in love.
Believe in the idea that every man should carry his own worth, respect the country and it's symbols, volunteer for public service and believe in the motto, "In God We Trust." Citizens should know and speak the English language and converse in it only when in public.
Quotations:
"The best way to stress a point is believe and practice it."
"It doesn't matter how high you jump in your religious beliefs, be sure and walk in them when you come down."
President Haywood County History Committee, Brownsville, since 1974. Member Sister Cities Commission, Brownsville, since 1988. Member Sel. Service Board, Tennessee Served with United States Navy, 1954-1958, Korea, Guam.
Member Tennessee Education Association (delegate), Haywood County Education Association (past vice president, president), Brownsville Exchange Club (secretary-treasurer 1980-1986), Brownsville Country Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars (Commander since 2002), English Speaking Union, Crescent Club.
A man of infinite patience, courage and fortitude in dealing with children and older folks. Since much of his life has been spent performing funerals or marriages, he prefers to not attend either personally at this time in his life.
Physical Characteristics: Addicted to Cpap Machine, glasses and reaping the rewards of a lifetime involved in sports up to age 62 in organized sports and games. Incapable of running due to knee partial replacement and loss of dexterity in locomotion.
Married Kathryn Carie Smith, June 14, 1980.