R. Earl Dixon (March 11, 1927 – March 16, 2016) was an American politician. He served as a member for the 23rd and 25th district of the Florida House of Representatives.

Life and career

Dixon was born in Bronson, Florida. He attended the University of Florida.

R. Earl Dixon

In 1968, Dixon was elected to represent the 25th district of the Florida House of Representatives, succeeding Gifford Grange Jr. He served until 1972, when he was succeeded by Frank Williams. In the same year, he was elected to represent the 23rd district, succeeding John R. Forbes. He served until 1978, when he was succeeded by Fred Tygart.

R. Earl Dixon

Dixon died in March 2016, at the age of 89.

R. Earl Dixon

References

1927 births

2016 deaths

Members of the Florida House of Representatives

Florida Republicans

Florida Democrats

20th-century American politicians

University of Florida alumni