David Roman Dixson, Jr., age 69 of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2016. He was born on July 12, 1946. He is preceded in death by his parents, David and Glorious Dixson and his loved daughter, Angela Dixson-Martin. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Joyce L. Dixson; daughter, Cynthia (James) Shelton; son, David (Angel) Dixson III; grandchildren, Christopher Downs, Victoria Martin, Arianna and Roman Dixson; brother, Lawrence (Mary) Dixson; sisters, Shirley (Wiley) King, and Quilla Cantrell; aunt, Clara Collins and numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and a host of devoted friends. The receiving of friends will be held Tuesday, February 23, 2016 from 5:30 to 6:30 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church located at 1807 Dandridge Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915 with funeral services immediately following, Pastor Leroy Franklin and Reverend Steve A. Simpson, officiating.