Leon Thomas Dixon Jr.

Born March 9, 1968 in Little Rock, he was the son of Leon Thomas, Sr. and Loretta Yarberry Dixon. Leon was a graduate of Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, OK where he received both his B.A. and Master’s degrees.

From 1988 -2006, Rev. Dixon served at Barnett Memorial, Perryville, Cornerstone, Benton, New Hope and Grace Churches of the Nazarene.

In 2006 he transitioned to the United Methodist Church and served in Junction City and Glenwood before becoming the pastor of Smackover and Silver Hill United Methodist Churches.

Leon was preceded in death by his mother.

Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Rebekah Dixon of Smackover along with his son, Robert Thomas Dixon and daughter, Anna Marie Dixon. Also surviving are his father, Leon Thomas Dixon, Sr. (Shelby), one brother, James Thomas Dixon (Tammy), a sister, Teresa Renee’ Fowler (Roger), his mother-in-law, Angela Brackman and brother-in-law, Adrian Brackman. Leon is also survived by nieces and nephews, Dalton (Morgan), Baylee, Ashleigh Ann, and Gentry and a special god-daughter, Sadie along with a host of family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, October 1 at First United Methodist Church in Smackover with funeral services to follow Monday morning at 10:00 a.m. in First United Methodist Church of Smackover.

Visitation in Little Rock will be held Monday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at New Hope Church of the Nazarene, 5519 Atwood Road, Little Rock with funeral services to be held on Tuesday, October 3 at 10:00 a.m. at New Hope Church with interment to follow in Olive Hill Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 500 W. 7th St., Smackover, AR 71762, Silver Hill United Methodist Church, 2038 Silver Hill Loop, Mt. Holly, AR 71758 or to New Hope Church of the Nazarene, 5519 Atwood Road, Little Rock, AR 72206.

An online registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com