Dixon Voldean Edwards

Taft HS in all its glory of what was, you made a better place. The jokes the compassion and the patience with us troubled teens, you kept giving us chances to do better with suspension. Thank you. Rest well Mr. Edwards

I can remember Mr. Edwards as far back as Sawyer Jr. High. He was such a good model for the guys because just like now, they really needed that positive black male figure in their lives. His heart was really in the education for our children. The school system has really lost a good one. My Prayers to the family because I know there is a big void in your family with him being gone. Gone but not forgotten :pray::skin-tone-4: Angie Brooks

A great friend!

I met Mr. Edward when he was an Assistant Principal at Taft High School. He was always a kind, caring, fair, down to earth, no nonsense person who took his duties very seriously. I appreciated his calm spirit. My condolences to the family. Beverly Burton Holland

I had the privilege of working with Mr. Edwards at Taft High School. He was positive role model for the staff and students. Blessings and prayers to the family. Karen Oldham Brentley

Thank you Mr. Edwards for making the difference in my life. You are my hero. I love you.

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My man always! Robbie Garvin

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Thank you Mr.Edwards,for being there for my children and the downtown Taft High school children.T A ..FT.(LOL).You was a school down to earth man and just as ghetto as education.You didnt play I saw you snatch brothas..... Up.Ha ha.I am thankful that we crossed paths,Let everything that has breathe praise the Lord.Get your rest cause you now have your wings,continue to watch over us until we meet again.Love Ducky Landrum.Ten Toes Down,Ten Toes Strong,:angel::angel::angel::angel::angel::angel::angel::two_hearts::two_hearts::two_hearts::two_hearts::two_hearts::heart_eyes::heart_eyes::heart_eyes::heart_eyes::revolving_hearts::revolving_hearts::sparkling_heart::sparkling_heart::sparkling_heart::heartbeat::heartbeat::innocent::innocent::innocent::innocent::innocent::innocent:

Dixon was the Epitome off a successful administrator. He expected the best from both teachers and students he was a role model and a friend. He will be greatly missed he made us all proud. Francene Bryant Cunningham

Dixon and i worked for Cincinnati public schools. We were also members of the magnificents couples club for many years. We will miss his sense of humor. He was a true gentleman.

My relationship with Dixon primarily resulted from our working as administrators in Cincinnati Public Schools. This was during a time when we were committed to serving as advocates for monitoring the national and local practices needed for desegregation of schools, and the tendency to perpetuate the disparity of education between white and black students starting at the national level. He was a warrior for justice and equality and inspired both students and teachers. Phyllis J. Williams, CPS Retired Elementary School Principal

We played ball at Morgantown High School and I encouraged the Marshall University football staff to offer the full athletic scholarship he used to get his under graduate degree. Many times we shared rides to and from our homes in Dellslow and White Ave. during our four years at Marshall.University. I recall also shared packed lunches on return trips eating all the food before we got to Parkersburg. . Our dads became friends while attending games at Fairfield Stadium in Huntington, I will forever be grateful for his comments introducing me to our Morgantown H.S. Athletic Hall of Fame,September 2019. The mark he made as an athlete, man, father, friend makes all who knew him proud . May he rest in richly deserved peace. Alpha, :Cowboy", Mayfield

I worked with Dixon for many years at Withrow High School. He was a great teacher and administer, good with all the students and teachers! You could depend on him no matter what the situation. A great person! William Pellman

My condolences to Mrs Claudette, Dixon and family. RIP Mr. Dixon. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Dixon and I started at Sawyer together. I have many great memories, from looking at our first paycheck together in 1962 to his days as an administrator at Withrow. He was one of the finest and funniest men it was ever my pleasure to know. The world needs more like him. RIP

My heartfelt condolences to the family of Dixon Edwards. We worked together for many years and I know he will be remembered for his contributions to Cincinnati Public Schools.

Such a beautiful and loving tribute!

Dixon was a wonderful assistant principal with a great sense of humor while I was principal at Taft High School. He will be greatly missed. Condolences to his wife , Children, and grandchildren. Mary Gladden

We wish to share our Condolences to the Edwards family. One the greatest person I have ever known. I had the pleasure to have met Dixon in the Fifties with his friend Clem over at Ed's barber shop in Evanston and we became good friends. When you think of a great man Bro. Dixon was him. He will truly be missed. His Father gave him the call and he answered. He is now in a much better place. We all will miss him. He made the Cincinnati School District a better place for our Children. Rest in Peace Bro Dixon. John and Dr. Florence Newell

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Mr. Edwards, was a father figure to many and a mentor to us all. He is the true definition of being about it and not talking about it. His actions, caring and true love for mankind is heroic. He had the gift to see us (his Withrow students) for who we could be and not what we were. My Edwards was instrumental in educating and mentoring 9 siblings and several nieces and nephews in my family (Stenson Family) from the 70's to the 90's. He knew all students by name and their parents. You won’t find a statue about him or even a plaque but what you will see is his teaching in all of us that will always live on. His contributions to mankind is worthy of the Nobel Peace Prize. Interesting enough, he never appeared to crave approval, attention or accolades. He lead with his heart and left a footprint in us all, as a foundation to stand on. A lesson that I learned from him and will continue for all of my days. To his family, Thank you for sharing him with us for so many years. My condolence to the family, Mr. Edwards will always be remembered and live on in all of us. Rest in Heaven Mr. Edwards…..I know you will here Job Well Done My Good & Faithful Servant

We've lost a great man and an incredible teacher and administrator. Thank you, Dixon, for all you did for our leadeship teams at Withrow and Taft High Schools. Your calm, solid presence and practical solutions to problems helped us all through good times and bad. Helen Rindsberg, Retired CPS teacher and administrator

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To Claudette and Family: You know that the Edwards family is very dear to us. We were not prepared for Dixon's passing. Dixon, as I understand, was a charter member of the Magnificent Club. Please let us and the members of the Magnificent Club know how we can help. You are in our prayers. Daphne and Ernest L. Robinson

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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.