Jimmie Ray Dixon
Nov 4, 1935 - Oct 20, 2013
Mr. Jimmie "Ray" Dixon passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at a local hospital after a brief illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Kermit J. and Vera Sanders Dixon, sister, Janet Norris and first wife, Chiyoko Dixon.
Mr. Dixon served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He retired after over 35 years with Local 119 as a pipefitter. He loved nature, especially boating and just being on the water, fishing and hunting. He also loved Alabama football. He leaves to cherish his memory, his adoring wife of fourteen years, Bertice McPherson. He is also survived by his uncle, Charles Ottis Sanders (Lillian), nieces, Angela Butters (Darrell), Tamara Leytham and nephew, Michael Pritchard, other nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Visitation will be held at Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. in Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Christopher Leytham, Darrell Butters, Michael Pritchard, Ted Lainsbury, Charles Pritchard, Josh Pritchard and Joey McPherson. Condolences may be offered at www.mmgfuneralhome.com.
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Dearest Bertice, Sad you must be during this season of grief after losing Ray......May his legacy live long after his time here on Earth with us.......And may you be healed in the fullness of time from the pain of this loss......Sincerely, Ernest Laird
Ernest Laird
October 25, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss.
Betsy Long
October 24, 2013
As sad as you must be now, may it comfort you to think that you two were so lucky to find each other and have 14 years together. He loved you, Bertice, as do all your friends. We are here for you if there is ANYTHING we can do to help.
October 24, 2013
Sending thoughts of healing and love to the family of Jimmie "Ray" Dixon.
Chris Greenman
October 24, 2013
Sending healing thoughts and love to all who loved Ray, a man of few words but huge presence. You are dearly missed my friend
Anne Naser
October 23, 2013
My heart goes out to Bertice and Ray's family. I have a lot of good memories of Ray, especially when he took us fishing out on the Fowl River. He very patiently moved us from spot to spot, maneuvering his boat through weeds, shallow water and low overhanging branches - trying to show us a good time and to share his love of doing just that. A true gentleman who will be sorely missed.
Edward Lainsbury
October 23, 2013
A few days ago, Wayne and I were talking about a satsuma-pecan swap with you and Ray again this year. Bertice, we send you all our love. Peace to you and all the family.
Wayne & Patti McAhren
Patti McAhren
October 22, 2013
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