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Rev. Wayne R. Dixon

May 30, 1946 — June 16, 2025

Rev. Wayne R. Dixon, 79, entered into rest Monday, June 16, 2025. He was born in Millen and was a longtime resident of Burke County. He was a veteran of the US Air Force, serving during Vietnam. He was the owner/operator of Dixon Wrecking Company. Wayne was ordained as a Gospel Minister in 1989 by Rosemont Baptist Church. He pastored at Botsford Baptist Church for 25 years. He served for 20 years on the Board of Directors for Southern Bank. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lillian and Rayford Dixon.

He is survived by his wife, Jerrie W. Dixon; three children, Bradley Dixon of North, SC, Melissa Lynn (Franklin) of Rodanthe, NC and Steven Dixon (Jolene) of Waynesboro; three siblings, Carl “Shorty” Dixon of Waynesboro, David D. Dixon (Ellen) of Waynesboro, and Lois Mora (Joe) of Appling; five grandchildren, Marlee Livingstone (Jack), Regan Lynn, Samantha Dixon, Joshua Lynn, and Ryan Dixon; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00am Thursday, June 19 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Mike Dann officiating. Burial will follow at Burke Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Remembrances may be made to the church of one’s choice in honor of Wayne Dixon.

DeLoach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 220 East 6th Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830 (706-554-3531)

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Visitation

Thursday, June 19, 2025

10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Deloach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home

220 E 6th St, Waynesboro, GA 30830

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Funeral Service

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Deloach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home

220 E 6th St, Waynesboro, GA 30830

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Burial

Thursday, June 19, 2025

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