Mr. Albert L. Dixon, age 89, of Orlando, Florida passed away May 1, 2016. Mr. Dixon lived in Florida for much of his adult life, except when he was on active military service. He served in the Navy during World War 2 and later joined the Air Force and served in both the Korean and Vietnam War He moved to Georgia several years ago to be closer to his family. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force where he served 22 years, and later worked as a high school driver's education teacher. He is survived by his sister, Betty R. Davis of McDonough, and several nieces and nephews and their families. Graveside services will be held 2 PM, Thursday May 5, 2016 at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 4-8 PM, Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at the funeral home. Ford-Stewart Funeral Home, Inc., Jonesboro/Stockbridge 770-210-2700.