Al Dixon Obituary (1953

Alfred Drake Dixon, known to many as Al, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 26. Al was born at Piedmont Hospital on April 10,1953. He was the third child of Zoe Drake and Louis Carlton Dixon who are now deceased. Al grew up in the City of College Park and was a lifelong resident of Fulton County. Al is survived by his wife Mary Montanez. One of the most fulfilling roles of life began for Al when he and Karen Adams Dixon became parents to their two daughters: Ashley Dixon Weston [the wife of Bill Weston] and Annie Dixon Westlund [the wife of George Westlund]. He loved spending time with his six wonderful grandchildren. He leaves behind two granddaughters, Sadie Elizabeth Westlund and Zoee Grace Weston, and four grandsons, Jacob Daniel Westlund, Oliver Drake Westlund, William Roger Weston lll and Jasper Louis Weston. He will be greatly missed by many others including his brother Louis Carlton Dixon, JR and his sister Zoe Dixon Miller and her husband Emmett Henry Miller.After graduating from College Park High school, Al completed a Bachelor's degree from Georgia State University. He then began his career with Fulton County as an East Point Policeman. While working in East Point, he attended night school at Woodrow Wilson School of Law where he earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree. After passing the GA bar exam, He became a detective for Fulton County and later a prosecutor. Al completed his years of service to Fulton County as an Assistant DA while working in the Major Crimes unit. Over the years, he has practiced Criminal law, taught prosecution skills to students at Georgia State School of Law and, most recently, while semi retired, served as a Municipal Court Judge in the City of College Park. His final position as Solicitor for College Park was on going at the time of his death. Throughout his life, Alfred Dixon was a servant and a friend to all. He loved his family, his friends and his community. He fought crime and risked his life for the safety of others. He was loved by so many and he never stopped exhibiting love in return. Al was loyal and kind and always respected the rights of others. . The qualities he developed over his many years of service are those most needed in this world. He will be greatly missed and always remembered as a man of character and integrity. All the members of the Dixon family greatly appreciate the love and kind expressions of sympathy they have received. We invite you to attend a Celebration of Life for Al, hosted by the City of College Park at the Georgia International Convention Center, 2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA 30337, on Friday, August 21st, between the hours of 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be available. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Al Dixon, please click here to visit our sympathy store.