William B. Dixon Jr., 86, of Marshall, IL passed away Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018 in the Paris Healthcare Center at Paris, IL. He was retired from the US Postal Service. Bill was born May 2, 1932 at Marshall, IL, the son of William B. and Hildred Kaufman Dixon Sr. He married Stephanie L. Miller on Jan. 8, 1956 in Puerto Rico and she preceded him in death on July 16, 2010. Surviving are his children, Melanie Wells, Peter Dixon and Timothy Dixon and grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Bruce. He served this nation in the US Air Force and was a member of Clark Co. Post #90 of the American Legion. He was also a member of the First United Methodist Church of Marshall. Services in honor of his life will be 2:00 PM Sunday at Pearce Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Lewis officiating. Burial will be in the Marshall Cemetery with military graveside rites. Visitation will be 3-7 PM Saturday at the funeral home. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.