Mr. Harry "TD" Truman Dixon

Mr. Harry “TD” Truman Dixon., 74, passed away at 10:58 pm on Friday, February 24, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Harry, also known as Truman or TD, was born on November 20, 1948 in Inverness, MS to Grace Dixon and Roosevelt Boyd, Sr. He married his pride and joy Dorothy Blakes, she preceded him in death on April 27, 2015. Truman retired from Cast Technologies as a laborer after many years of service. Truman was a great father, brother, uncle and friend whom his nieces and nephews absolutely loved. He was a great chess player and loved to shoot pool. Truman liked going for long walks. He attended Lovejoy C.O.G.I.C. Truman leaves to cherish his memory a daughter, Angie McGee of Milwaukee, WI; four brothers, Pastor Otha (Terri) Boyd, Sr., of Peoria, IL, Curtis (Patricia) Boyd and Roosevelt Boyd, Jr. both of Indianola, MS and Billy Boyd of Alamogordo, NM; seven sisters, Vancie Boyd, Martha Dixon, Betty Dixon, Jeanette (Reggie) Jackson all of Peoria, IL, Mary Boyd Pates of Chicago, IL, Annette Boyd and Dorothy Boyd Role both of Kenosha, WI; four stepchildren, Shelisa Jackson, Shirette Williams, Johnny Jackson and Jermaine Jackson all of Peoria, IL; 9 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is also preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, LaTasha Blakey; five brothers, Bobby Boyd, Henry Boyd, Lee Boyd, Sr., James Dixon and Donnell Dixon and three sisters, Catherine Boyd, Lenora Mitchell and Glenda Boyd. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Lovejoy C.O.G.I.C. with a visitation one-hour prior at 10 am. Pastor Otha Boyd, Sr. will officiate. Truman's nephew, Pastor Kyle Pernell of The Free Church, Sikeston, MO, will bring forth the eulogy. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com. The service will be live streamed on Simons Mortuary's Website or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Simons-Mortuary-232095303487150 promptly AT THE TIME OF THE SERVICE (Central Time). Due to Covid-19, social distancing is encouraged to be consistent with recommendations from the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), funeral home directors have been instructed and should follow CDC guidelines on gatherings, including those directly related to funerals, visitations, or graveside services. *In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, we ask that everyone in attendance: wear a face mask and refrain from hugging, kissing and shaking hands (as hard as it is to see someone you care about and not touch them). *It is our responsibility as Funeral Directors, to do everything we can to advise families in order to honor our beloved Families and to keep everyone as safe as possible. Thanks in advance for your cooperation!

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Mr. Harry "TD" Truman Dixon

November 20, 1948 - February 24, 2023