Herman Dixon, born on June 24, 1931 in Delcambre, to the late Elwood and Dula Dixon. Herman grew up on Weeks Island, Louisiana and often reflected on the many good times growing up on the Island. 

He attended Jonas Henderson High School in New Iberia, briefly worked in the laboratories for Morton Salt Company on Weeks Island, before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force specializing in Management Analysis on August 14, 1951 and honorable retired on August 31, 1978. 

His various Air Force assignments during 27 years of active duty service included Lowry AFB, Colorado; Travis AFB, California; Okinawa, Japan; South Korea; Randolph AFB, Texas (3 separate times); Scott AFB, Illinois; Chaumont AB, France and U-Tapao AB, Thailand. Herman served the U.S. Air Force with distinction and was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Service Star, Korean Service Medal, Republic of Korea Korean War Service Medal, United Nation Service Medal and Air Force Commendation Medal.

On April 30, 1953, Herman married Ella Wagner Dixon and they celebrated 65 years of marriage. Herman teased Ella while they were in grade school by pinning her braids to the desk behind her and knew he was going to marry her; going as far as asking his mother to prepare the wedding details after his brief return in April 1953 from serving during the Korean War. 

To their union, (7) seven wonderful children were born: Susan Dixon McClenic (Harper) of Oak Park, MI, Gregory Dixon (Barbara) of Palmdale, CA, Anthony Dixon of Columbus, MS, Nina Dixon Houston (Anthony) of Austin, TX, Larry Dixon of San Antonio, TX, Michael Dixon (Dorota) of Marrakesh, Morocco and Cheryl Dixon of San Antonio, TX. 

Herman loved and adored his (14) grandchildren: Patrick Dixon (Nina), Kevin McClenic, Brittani Coleman, Taurean Dixon, Jazmyne Dixon, Bryonna Bradberry, Tiana Houston, Tiffany Houston, Brandon Dixon, Mia Smith (Terrell), Warren McGee (Michelle), Angelo McClenic (Felicia), Stan Zarzycka and Maria Zarzycka and (10) great-grandchildren: Ajay McClenic, Larren McGee, Andre Wright, Xaida Wright, Branden Smith, Brianna Smith, Andrew Bradberry, Anthony Bradberry, Emma Dixon and Aniyah Coleman.

Herman rekindled his Catholic faith later in his life and was a long-term member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Herman enjoyed baseball during his youth and enthusiastically coached all four of his sons in little league baseball.  Herman enjoyed bowling for many years and encouraged all his children and grandchildren to enjoy the sport. Herman loved golfing on Saturdays with his golf buddies, fishing, boating, camping, enjoying card games, an occasional outing to the casino and traveling with his family.

Herman Dixon is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Ella Dixon of San Antonio, TX; sister Lillian Ambrose of New Iberia, LA; son, Gregory Dixon (Barbara) of Palmdale, CA; son Anthony Dixon of Columbus, MS; daughter, Nina Dixon Houston (Anthony) of Austin, TX; son Michael Dixon (Dorota) of Marrakesh, Morocco; daughter Cheryl Dixon of San Antonio, TX; and step-mother, Corine Lockett Dixon of Houston, TX.

Herman also leaves to cherish his memories two sister-in-laws, Mary Wagner and Ethel Dixon, a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Herman is now with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and is reunited with his father, Elwood Dixon Sr; his mother, Dula Roy Dixon; his sister, Lena Charles; his brother, Elwood Dixon Jr.; his maternal uncle, Joseph V. Roy; his daughter, Susan Dixon McClenic; his son, Larry Dixon; nephews, Nicholas Dixon, John E. Ambrose; niece, Saundra Charles; paternal aunts and uncles, Beaulah and Robert Marsh, Fanella and Clarence Dixon Sr.; brother-in-law, Daniel John Ambrose; his in-laws, Wilton Wagner and Mary Wagner, Martha Henderson and Lee Henderson, Felicia Wagner Mitchell and Willie Mitchell Sr. and other relatives.