J.T. "Buck" Dixon

Died: May 12, 2008

J. T. "Buck" Dixon, 80, of Carters Valley Road, Mosheim, died Monday at Laughlin Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Dixon retired as a truck driver for Greeneville Lumber Co.

He was a a charter member and former pastor of Wood's Memorial Church. At the time of his death, he was the oldest member of the church.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years: Elizabeth Britton Dixon; two nephews: Bobby Britton and Danny Britton, both of Mosheim, whom he raised; five sisters and two brothers-in-law: Malcina Blake, Lula Mae Harris, Ireen and J. B. Renner, Marie Brown, and Mary Frank and Hartsell Harmon, all of Greene County; a foster brother: Gary Carter of the home; three sisters-in-law: Vera Dixon, Judy Britton, and Phyllis Britton, all of Greene County; several nieces and nephews, including a special niece and nephew: Jammie Britton and Sammy Britton; and a special great-niece: Mickaylee Hill.

He was a son of the late Elbert M. and Nora Cutshall Dixon and was preceded in death by five brothers: Porter Dixon, Major Dixon, General Dixon, and two infants; and two sisters: Una Dixon and an infant.

The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. today and Thursday at Kiser Funeral Home.

The funeral service will follow visitation at 8 o'clock Thursday evening in the funeral home chapel. The Rev. Faye Lynn Ricker and the Rev. Carl Gregg will officiate.

A committal service will be held at 11 o'clock Friday morning in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery at 10:45.

His nephews will be pallbearers.

Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the congregation of Wood's Memorial Church and his many fellow ministers.

Condolences may be sent to the Dixon family online at loc7439@sci-us.com