WILMINGTON — Ebbo B. “E.B.” Dixon Jr., 74, passed peacefully from his earthly life Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.
He was born Oct. 24, 1944, in Wilmington, the son of Ebbo B. Dixon Sr. and Lucy Jones Dixon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Alice Cumberworth, Alton Dixon and Terry Dixon.
E.B. is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Judy Humbles Dixon; son, Bryce Dixon, and his wife, Jennifer; daughter, Amy Dixon Bard, and her husband, Dennis; grandchildren, Adriana Dixon, Ebbo Dixon, Dixie Dixon, Madison Bard and Mackenna Bard; sister, Geneve Moore, and her husband, Andrew; mother-in-law, Betty Humbles Brown; sister-in-law, Betsy Humbles; brother-in-law, Gene Humbles Jr.; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family, all who dearly loved E.B.
He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army and was a faithful member of Riley’s Creek Baptist Church. E.B. was a Christian man and a joy to know. He was known for his wisdom, generosity, love of laughter and great devotion to his family. His departure from this earth leaves an empty place in our family circle and in our hearts.
The family will receive friends at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 4, at Riley’s Creek Baptist Church Fellowship Hall with funeral services beginning at noon at the church sanctuary. The Rev. Dr. Jim Herchenhahn will conduct the service. Burial will follow in Riley’s Creek Memorial Cemetery.
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