PICAYUNE —
Alcus “Bull” Dixon is the easy-going, hardworking maintenance supervisor at The Cornerstone. He is described as a conscientious worker; someone who loves people and who they love as well.
Dewey Partridge, Cornerstone executive director says, “Bull is more than an employee here; he is a friend and wonderful person.”
Dixon was born in Magnolia, Miss. in Pike County. He was one of 11 children who grew up understanding the need to work hard and help others. While in Magnolia, he worked with a lumber company before relocating to Picayune. He has worked at The Cornerstone for over 30 years.
The single father of eight children, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren says life boils down to family and taking care of yourself.
“I have really enjoyed my life so far. I wish I had not worked so hard to provide, when my children were growing up and could have spent the time with them that I now enjoy spending with my grandchildren. But you do the best you can,” he says.
For fun, he lists his daily job at The Cornerstone and also the singing group he belongs to called “The Blumfield Gospel Singers.” He has been a member of the group, which is comprised of members from Pleasant Valley Baptist Church and Rose of Sharon Church of God in Christ, for 14 years. His favorite song to sing is “While I’m on this Christian Way.”
When not at work or singing, he mows his yard and the yard of his neighbors.
“It’s good to help others,” he says.
Any thoughts of retirement?
“My son will ask me when I am going to stop all of this and just retire. I ask him, ‘What would I want to be sitting around the house for? I have many rooms, but I can only use one at a time.”
Dixon says his motivation is all in his mind. He likes to work, rest and take care of himself. He stays active through his job and yard work.
“I enjoy people. I try to treat everyone the way I would want to be treated but I understand that not everyone will return that favor. I have to just keep going and looking toward the Lord. He is the reason we are all here.”
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Alcus “Bull” Dixon is this week’s Picayune Item Super Senior. He was recommended for his positive attitude, work ethic and kindness to everyone he meets. Dixon will be 77-years-old on August 18th. Jodi Marze
Alcus “Bull” Dixon: Loving life and finding joy in all he does
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