R. Earl Dixon

R. Earl Dixon (March 11, 1927 – March 16, 2016) was an American politician. He served as a member for the 23rd and 25th district of the Florida House of Representatives.[4][5]

R. Earl Dixon
Dixon in 1968
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 25th district
In office
1968–1972
Preceded byGifford Grange Jr.
Succeeded byFrank Williams
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 23rd district
In office
1972–1978
Preceded byJohn R. Forbes
Succeeded byFred Tygart
Personal details
Born(1927-03-11)March 11, 1927
Bronson, Florida, U.S.
DiedMarch 16, 2016(2016-03-16) (aged 89)
Political partyRepublican[1]
Democratic[2]
SpouseLouise W. Dixon[3]
Alma materUniversity of Florida

Life and career

Dixon was born in Bronson, Florida. He attended the University of Florida.[6]

In 1968, Dixon was elected to represent the 25th district of the Florida House of Representatives, succeeding Gifford Grange Jr. He served until 1972, when he was succeeded by Frank Williams. In the same year, he was elected to represent the 23rd district, succeeding John R. Forbes. He served until 1978, when he was succeeded by Fred Tygart.[4][5]

Dixon died in March 2016,[3] at the age of 89.

References
  1. "$50,000 bill filed to fight love bugs". The Miami News. Miami, Florida. October 7, 1971. p. 27. Retrieved March 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. closed access
  2. "Legislator Makes Surprise Visit At Sunland, 'Appalled'". The Orlando Sentinel. Orlando, Florida. December 22, 1976. p. 23. Retrieved March 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. closed access
  3. "R. Earl Dixon Sr". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
  4. "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved March 3, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  5. Ward, Robert (August 3, 2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County 1845-2012" (PDF). Florida House of Representatives. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 16, 2022. Retrieved March 3, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  6. The Florida Handbook, Peninsular Publishing Company, 1969, p. 137
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