Rodney Dixon Sr., son of the Late Rosie Dixon and the Late Richard Dixon was Born in Newark, NJ on April 27th 1965. Rodney Sr. attended Central High School in Newark, NJ where he was active in the school band and music program. Rodney Sr. was a man full of life and had the ability to bring a smile to people in any room he walked in.

Rodney Sr. was a great cook, held several Sous Chef jobs, had a knack for being a problem solver in various life situations. Rodney Sr. held a strong spiritual faith which helped him overcome a number of challenges in life which led him to meeting his life partner in Marilyn Scott and being surrounded by people that loved him including his co-workers at Worcester Museum of Art. Rodney Sr. was a confidant to family members and friends. Rodney Dixon Sr.'s spirit will live on but his physical presence will surely be missed.

Rodney Dixon Sr. was a husband/life partner to Marilyn Scott, a father to Rodney Brooks (Jr.) and Jessica Brooks, stepfather to James Haywood. Grandfather to Troy Brooks and Jaden Brooks, brother to Sister, Debra Dixon and brothers Brian Dixon, Craig Dixon and the late Ricky Dixon. Rodney Sr. will forever be cherished by a host of devoted nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.