Elmer Dixon, age 88 of Bartow, FL, died Friday, May 3, 2019, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale, FL. He was a member of the Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church of Bartow, FL.

He is survived by one son: David (Camella) Dixon, Bartow, FL; six sisters: Minnie D. (Alvin) Smith, Bartow, FL, Deloris Lindsey, Bradley, FL, Janet B. Hunt, Bradley, FL, Betty Baker, Lakeland, FL, Barbara Austin, Lakeland, FL, Delois (Bobby) Hamilton, Lakeland, FL; and one brother: James D. (Claudia) Bonner, Bartow, FL.

Viewing will take place at Gause Funeral Home from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, May 10, 2019. Funeral service will be at Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church of Bartow at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 11, 2019.

Interment will be at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. on Monday, May 13, 2019.