By now, it has made the rounds; popular Gaither Homecoming solist Jessy Dixon died this morning. He was 73 years old. His sister stated he was sick, but did not explain further. ABC News has the story here.
Please be in prayer for the Dixon family.
The music and business world was saddened to hear about the passing of Jimmy Dean Sunday. One of Dean’s most recognizable songs is “Big Bad John” which tells the story of a common working man that gives his life to save his fellow man. Dean hosted his own TV show known as the Jimmy Dean show. The younger crowd will know Dean for his sausage, Jimmy Dean Sausage. This is all amazing for a man that dropped out of high school after the ninth grade.
Dean died in his Henrico Co. home just outside of Richmond, VA. I had the privilidge of seeing him at a Gaither concert here in the VA area. He will be truly missed by friends and family.
Bill Gaither gives tribute to his friend here.
As of late, Dean appeared on the Gaither Homecoming Joy In My Heart DVD. Here are a couple links to those videos. You can also find clips of Dean on youtube when he was in better health appearing in his TV show as well as other events.
