Clarence Dixon

Clarence Dixon was born in Bakersfield, California on December 22, 1961 to Marie Dantzler Dixon and Earnest Dixon Sr. Clarence was called home to his Father on August 30, 2022. Clarence attended local elementary and Jr. High Schools, and graduated from East Bakersfield High School. While there, Clarence participated in extracurricular activities including football and basketball. Clarence had three children with his former wife Irene Elizabeth Olvera - Ryan, Ashley, and Cory. Clarence was united in a domestic partnership with Esperanza Arroyo in 2021, and they became engaged in May of 2022. Clarence worked for Builders Emporium during his early years, before entering the United States Air Force in 1986. He served as an Inventory Management Specialist, and later promoted to a Sergeant in 1990. Clarence was deployed to the Middle East as a part of Operation Desert Shield during the Gulf War in 1991, and he exited the military later that year. Clarence became a Correctional Officer with Shafter Community Correctional Facility where he dedicated 20 years. Clarence enjoyed his last few working years, serving as a Security Guard in various hospital settings, where he was respected for his wealth of experience and appreciated for his dedication and kindness. Clarence truly lived by 1 Peter 3:15, which advises us to “always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that is in you.” Clarence witnessed to countless individuals about his faith in Jesus Christ, and instilled that same faith in his family. He will forever be remembered for his hospitality, opening his home to those in need, and also for his love of cooking. Clarence loved to cook for anyone that came over, and if you ate inside the house, you likely walked away with something to take home. Clarence was a member of Valley Baptist Church, where he attended for some decades. He loved going to the coast, watching comedy, listening to jazz music and attending jazz concerts, and watching sports, especially the Dodgers. Preceding him in death were his parents, Earnest Dixon Sr, and Marie Dantzler Dixon, and sisters Johnetta Hailey and JoAnn Hailey-Baker. Clarence leaves to cherish his memory, his domestic partner Esperanza Arroyo, his children Ryan Dixon, Ashley Hollins, son-in-law Detrec Hollins, and Cory Dixon. His sisters Jeanette Hailey and Anita Wallace, and brothers, Calvin Hailey, Kenneth Hailey, Earnest Dixon Jr, and James Dixon. Seven grandchildren, Isaiah, Ryan “Matthew”, Mckenna, Autumn, Marina, Miliana, and Alana. Also his stepson-to-be, Angelo Diaz. And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Clarence Dixon

December 22, 1961 - August 30, 2022

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December 22, 1961 - August 30, 2022

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