Melvin D. Dixon, D.D.S. died November 22, 2010 at the Oro Valley Hospital. Born January 3, 1924 in Fresno, California to David and Denzil Dixon. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Maxwell Dixon and their two sons, Melvin Morgan Dixon, D.D.S. and David Maxwell Dixon, M.D. (Andrea Serrano). He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the South Pacific. He graduated from San Francisco State College and the Howard University College of Dentistry. After graduation in 1957, Dr. Dixon moved to Tucson, his wife's home where he practiced Dentistry for 40 years. Ten of those years were with his son, Dr. Mel Jr. He loved Tucson and said many times that he was certainly happy he moved here. Dr. Dixon was involved with many Community Activities and Organizations. He and Dr. David Minter started the Medical and Dental Clinic for migratory farm workers in Marana. Other Organizations were the Tucson Airport Authority, Tucson Urban League, The Human Adventure Center, American Dental Association, Arizona Dental Association, National Dental Association, Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He will be deeply missed and in our Hearts forever. Memorial services will be Saturday, December 4, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at FUNERARIA DEL ANGEL, 7 E. University Blvd. Tucson.
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