"The Greatest Parapro Ever"

"Forget Davy Jones," my friend writes. "I'm bummed over Mr. Dixon, the greatest parapro* ever. He was so good with the kids and he was a singer, getting involved in school musical productions but also busting out spontaneously in the classroom."

Mr. Dixon, you were noticed, and you will be missed.

Here is the annarbor.com obituary:

DIXON, STEVE
Passed away at age 62, on Saturday, February 25, 2012. He was born 
in Ann Arbor on February 28, 1949. Steve was a graduateof Ann Arbor High and Eastern Michigan University and he retired 
from Wassana County Juvenile Court. At the time of his passing 
he was employed with the Ypsilanti Public Schools. He is survived 
by his wife, Gwendolyn Powell-Dixon; his son; and 5 siblings. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mrs. Minnie and 
Mr. William Dixon. Service will be held at Second Baptist Church, 
850 Red Oak Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48103 on Saturday, March 3, 2012, 
9 am viewing, family hour 10 am, funeral service 11 am.


*parapro=paraprofessional, teacher's aide