Isaiah Dixon Jr.

A soft spoken gentleman, entrepreneur, enterprising businessman, politician, world traveler, jazz and sports enthusiast, avid bridge player, loving, caring, insightful, generous, humble and intellectual are a few of the humble words that can be used to describe this man with the big broad smile, IsAIAh “Ike” DIxon, Jr. ike was born on december 23,1922 in Baltimore, Maryland to evelyn (Phillips) dixon and Isaiah “Ike” dixon, Sr. He attended Baltimore City Public and Parochial schools, graduating from Frederick douglass High School in 1941. Ike attended Howard University in Washington, d.C., where he played football and was later inducted into the University’s Football Hall of Fame. He also became a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. Ike served in the United States Army and was stationed in eI Paso, Texas until his honorable discharge. In 1947, he married Miriam Millard of Washington, d.C. and enjoyed 58 happy years of marriage until her passing in 2005. For many years, they attended St. edwards Roman Catholic Church and in later years, Saint Mary of the Assumption in Govans. during their years together, they enjoyed an active social life and expanded their horizons by world traveling, playing bridge and members of various civic and social organizations. In their latter years, they were active members of the Gilman Fitness Club. Following in the footsteps of his father, Mr. dixon enjoyed a successful career as a businessman. He co-owned and managed the Comedy Club on Pennsylvania Avenue that grew into a mecca in the entertainment arena where Miles davis, dinah Washington, della Reese, erroll Garner and Billie Holiday were just a few well-known artists who performed there. After giving up the nightclub business, he established a bonding, insurance and real estate firm on north Avenue. In 1966, Ike entered the world of politics and was elected to the Maryland House of delegates where he represented West Baltimore for 16 years. Mr. dixon served as vice-Chairman of the Baltimore City delegation. He sponsored numerous pieces of legislation including a bill that gave the Mayor of the City of Baltimore the authority to appoint the Police Commissioner. Among his other legislative accomplishments, he proudly sponsored a bill renaming Harbor City Boulevard in Baltimore City to dr. Martin luther King, Jr. Boulevard. In 1976, he was elected as a delegate to the democratic national Convention that nominated Jimmy Carter for president. Mr. dixon served as a charter board member of the Baltimore Aquarium. on February 23, 2011, the Speaker’s Society recognized Isaiah “Ike” dixon, Jr. for his stature as an elder Statesman of the House of delegates and his continuing contributions to the society as a valued friend, colleague, and mentor. on April 16, 1992, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity awarded “life Membership Certificate” to Isaiah “Ike” dixon, Jr. Following the passing of his dearly beloved wife of 58 years, Ike found comfort in a special and dear friend, Ms. Shirley Gordon. She provided strong support to Ike during several stays in the hospital, home rehabilitation and hospice care in her home preceding his death. Ike’s rich and rewarding legacy and memory will be carried on by: his son, Isaiah “Ike” dixon, III of Baltimore, Maryland; daughter, Joyce Fuller-Wood of Miller Beach, Indiana; son-in-law, Marcus Wood; three grandchildren, dr. Tonya F. Fuller, Pamela K. Selby and James T. Fuller, III; five great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Phyllis Savage and diane Gordon; one brother-in-law, louvon Millard; one god-daughter, dr. loney delaney, nieces, nephews, as well as other relatives and friends. Shirley will cherish special memories of her “guy,” Isaiah “Ike” dixon, Jr.

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Isaiah Dixon Jr.

December 23, 1922 - April 26, 2013