Mas Linford, as he was lovingly called, lost his mother when he was only fourteen years of age, and so he had to learn from an early age to be strong and independent. He attended the White Hill Elementary School and later developed interests in carpentry, masonry and farming.
Brother Lin, was meticulous, and with his self-taught skills, he became known in his community as a perfectionist whose products lasted for a lifetime. With ‘gifted hands,’ this tall, handsome builder didn’t focus only on physical structures, but also planting crops from which he reaped bountifully. Many earned a living and enjoyed the harvest from his fields. He was multifaceted, and also worked at the nearby Revere Bauxite Company in St. Elizabeth. Although he was a hard worker, yet he found time to have fun, too, playing dominoes and enjoying cricket.
Linford Dixon spent quality time building a family with his true love Lucinta Haughton, whom he married on May 20, 1970. He was a kind father and a devoted husband who selflessly cared for his children and wife. He ensured that his children received a good education in order to become successful and independent in life. His wife preceded him in death in 2009, after being ill for many years, during which time, he ensured that she received the best medical care. As a wise fa-ther, he devoted his life and family to the Creator, and faithfully served the White Hill Seventh-day Adventist Church for many years as Deacon and Head Deacon. He enjoyed his trips overseas to visit his children and to relax from his hard work. He had fun and enjoyed his family. He was a loving brother, uncle, cousin, grandpa, and the greatest DAD who didn’t tell us how to live; but, instead, showed us to live.
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at a time of challenge and pain.” (M.L. King, Jr.)
We know that God’s gift, Linford Moulton Dixon, was made exceptionally strong, as he fought against prostate cancer for fifteen years. His faith was stronger than the houses he built, because he knew that he was building his character not only on this temporal earth, but for eternity. When he came to reside with his children in Florida we, along with his sisters, were happy to be close to him during this time of his illness, and we will forever cherish the times we spent together and the precious memories we created.
Linford Moulton Dixon will surely be missed by his nine children: Carol Dixon-Evans, Sandra Dixon-Rowe, Chevanne Dixon (Rona), Donnette Dixon-Vassell (Conroy), Ayon Mark Dixon (Juliette), Alicia Dixon-Clarke (Delroy), Oniel Dixon (Chasie), Petrona Dixon-South (Paul), and Michael Dixon; three sisters: Hazel, Dorothy Moxam, and Violet; one brother: Wilbert (Bernice); twenty-three grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; cousins; and other relatives and friends. But as he rests from this life-long labor, this GREAT man, should know that he has made his family proud. The world is most definitely a better place because of Mr. Linford Moulton Dixon. We celebrate his life! May his soul rest in peace!
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