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James was educated in Accomack County Public Schools and graduated from Onancock High in 1973. After graduating, James decided to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Army. Once he completed 17 years of service, the family returned to Virginia and settled in Newport News.
After his family, James had two passions, being a DJ and cooking. As a DJ and lover of music, he took great pride in blowing the dust off an old LP to "teach these young cats" what real music was. When James was in the kitchen, everyone left full and happy! For the last eight years, James worked as the Head Chef at Hampton University. There his gift provided James the high honor of preparing a meal for President Barack Obama. Upon meeting the president, James said "he's the type of guy I would play ball with!"
James was introduced to Jesus Christ as a child at Gospel Temple Baptist Church in Keller, Va. Those closest to him, knew that James had great faith in God. A kindhearted man with an exceptional sense of humor, James was not one to argue, but would rather tell a joke than raise his voice. He never met a stranger, and if you let James say so, neither his sons, nor nephews could take him on the basketball court.
He was united in holy matrimony to Marilyn Lewis on March 22, 2002. In addition to his loving wife; left to cherish him in memory are his children, James Jr. (Shaneka), of Fort Sill, Okla., Lakisha Dix, of Newport News, Va., Tyvesha Turlington, of Exmore, Va., Lashay Sample (Brian), of Newport News, Va., Jasmine Young, of Indianapolis, Ind., Tiffany Crumpton, of Louisville, Ky., and Jeremiah Dix, of Hampstead, N.Y.
With his marriage to Marilyn, more children were instantly added to his heart. Loved as his own are Shawntia, Monchelle, Thadtigus, Jolyn, Derrick, Gelisa and Williemae Lewis, of Newport News, Va., and James always smiled at the faces of his 11 grandchildren. As number five of 10 children, James will never be forgotten by Mary Lou Garrison (Avon), Shirley Collins, Zenna Walker, and Bonita Dix of Accomac, Va., and Gail Lewis (John), of Greensboro, N.C., Edward Dix Jr. (Diane), of Grand Rapids, Mich., Perry Dix, of Berlin, Md., Phillip "Craig" Dix, of Chesapeake, Va. James was a wonderful uncle to more 30 nieces and nephews and loved his cousins like brothers and sisters. James has two aunts surviving, Catherine "Snooks" Nedham (Mel), and Betty Dix (Alonzo), and one great-uncle, Charlie Bloxom.
Preceding him in death was his older brother, William L. Fosque.
Services for Mr. Dix will be held at noon Friday, July 13, 2012, at Calvary Revival Church Peninsula, 119 29th Street, Newport News, VA 23607, with Pastor Raymond Johnson, officiating.
Interment will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2012, in Wharton Cemetery, Parksley, Va. Mr. Dix will lie in state at Calvary Revival Church Peninsula two hours prior to the service.
A viewing for Mr. Dix will be held from noon to 6 p.m. today July 12, 2012, at C. C. Carter funeral Home, 3314 Roanoke Ave.
Services of dignity and respect are provided by the Staff C. C.Carter Funeral Home. cccarterfuneralhome.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for James DIX
March 3, 2015
Mr. Dix was a wonderful person. May he eternally rest in peace. Lila Love/Hampton, Virginia
dwight west
March 2, 2015
I served under dix in the army he was great man he taught me so much we rode to work together
almost everyday. we were good if not best freinds when off duty. I was here online trying to find him, only to be shocked to find out he had passed a few years ago. I can't express how sad and the feeling of loss I'm having now. Even tho its been over 30 years since seeing him it feels like yesterday.
James Dix III
January 2, 2013
Greetings,
I decided to google my own name, James W. Dix and found James' obituary. I'm sorry to learn of your loss. My name is also James Dix,from Indiana. I wish there was a way to get the entire Dix family together so we could understand the family connections.
July 25, 2012
its crazy cuz he was gonna dj for my step dad and my moms cookout that they have every year in surry. so im sorry that he couldnt make it to this one... rip
Gwen Williams
July 15, 2012
To the Dix Family: I am so sorry for your loss. Though I didn't know James, I feel somewhat connected to him because Dix is my Mother's maiden name. And, since I don't see the name often, I can't help but feel a kinship with him. Whether or not we are related, the circumstances of his death really touched me. He seemed like a very loving and strong man. May God bless your family with the knowledge that James is singing (and apparently cooking) with his host of angels while looking down on you with love. - Blessings -
J Greene
July 13, 2012
I knew this good man for years. Played basketball with him for years...had many conversations about life. It's hard to earthly comprehend this tragedy. This is so sad. Rest in peace my brother, rest in peace! God bless all that are left to mourn.
greg sharpe
July 13, 2012
Marilyn and all the Dix family; words can never express the sympathy heartfelt here. I worked with James at Sammy and Nick's and he was always a source of fun in a hectic work environment. I met my soulmate while there (Roxanne), he would always rib me while we were "dating". Roxanne and I would like to offer our heartfelt condolences. We couldn't believe the news of how he passed. Once again so very sorry and may God be with you and yours.
Saletha Wiley
July 13, 2012
To Marilyn and the Dix Family,
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you all during this time of bereavement. John 14:1-3 - Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
July 13, 2012
I didnt know Mr. James personally but the couple times that I did see him in the Holly Tree he was a giving spirit and he took so much pride in the food he cooked...I pray that The Lord watch over this family and give them strength during this time... R.I.P. Mr. James!!!!!!!!!!
Shannon C. Fields
Admin. Assistant
Hampton University
Career Counseling & Planning Center
Timothy & Brenda Smith
July 13, 2012
The loss of your loved one was also a lost in my family. I met James at HU, when I was planning my wedding I needed a DJ and someone told me about James. From our first meeting and until I left HU he was considered a friend. James was inspirational in the beginning of my life with my husband. My family feel your pain, but look to God for he will mend our broken heart and place the sorrow with memories of a fantastic person. May God bless your family as you live day to day.
Janice McDonald
July 13, 2012
So sorry to hear about his passing. I met him once at a party he was dj'ing for my friends 50th bday party, in VA. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
janelle borden
July 13, 2012
it breaks my heart to hear that your life was tooken so soon... you are gone but you are not forgotten.. there will alwayhs be a place for you in my heart. Even though i didn tknow you but my grandma knew you and my uncle bily.. my condolences go out to the family
sharmayne ursula porter
sharmayne porter
July 13, 2012
im am so sorry .. Mr.dix worked with my daddy at h.u all my prayers go to the family and friends </3
Belinda Johnson
July 13, 2012
To Dix family I don't know you. But i feel your pain. I lost my brother in 2000
the SAME WAY. MY PRAYER ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.You will alway feel the hurt
but in do time it will get better. Keep your hand in God hand. Ask for strength to get through.And God will grant it unto you.
Audrey Smith
July 13, 2012
To Dix family our prayer go out to your
family. We are sorry to hear about James,May God contiue to bless you and your family. I prayer that God will give you the strenght you need in this time of sorrow. to get through. Just hold on to God un changing hand.Love you family. Audrey Smith
Terry McClodden
July 13, 2012
May God Bless your Family today and always!
Donna Price
July 13, 2012
My prayers with the Dix family. God takes his best faithful servants. He makes no mistakes. I know that you loved him dearly but God loves him more. I pray that you are lifted with acts of kindness, support and prayers during this time. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Dawud Muhammad
July 13, 2012
Highly missed and never forgotten
Robin Nedab
July 13, 2012
our thoughts and prayers are with the Dix family during this time. TO a classmate of class 1972. Robin White Nedab, Rodney and brothers.
July 13, 2012
To the Dix's Family,
I will miss James so much he was a person who would make you laugh even if you were sad. It's so hard for me to believe he is gone. James was a friend, a comforting person with a good word when thing in your life was not going to well and would help anyone. That's the kind of heart God had given him. But please know that God has a place for him. Believe in your faith and know that God picked a rose from his heavenly garden.
Carrie Holiday
Adm. Asst. to the Dean of Science
Hampton University
Hampton, Virginia
Sharon Wallace
July 12, 2012
My condolences to the Dix family.I met James in the early 90's while working at Riverside hospital.We became good friends but through the years I lost contact with him.Everytime I visit VA. I would inquire about him.I still have fond memories of James. He was a good person..kind,respectable,humorous and I always. enjoyed being around him.May he R.I.P.and to the family,my prayers are with you.
Mark Mehaffey
July 12, 2012
I worked with James at sammy and nicks about 10 years ago when I was a teenager. He was a good man to look up to and learn from. I am glad to have had the opportunity to know him. He will be missed, my thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
maxie anderson
July 12, 2012
may god bless you during these very difficult times. know that my family is in prayer with you
EARNEST 'RITZ' WILKERSON
July 12, 2012
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
judy watson
July 12, 2012
LaShay,Brian, and family, so sorry for your loss. judy
Tera
July 12, 2012
I met James at Mallory Woods retirement home,where he and I worked in the dining department.He was a pleasure to work with,always smiling and joking.I am sure he has been received in the loving arms of his heavenly Father.I pray strenght and comfort in you time of despair,but keep looking to God for peace and understanding and He will keep you theough these tyring times.May God bless you all.
billy demopoulos
July 12, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Antoinette Tubbs
July 12, 2012
To The Dix Family,
We send our sincere condolences for the loss of a beautiful soul. Mr.James Dix's smile and calm spirit will be greatly missed by those who knew him. Your family will continually be in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless all of you as you move through this transitional and sad time.
The Carrington's,Greer,Tubbs Family
Lila Love
July 12, 2012
I was so torn to hear of the sad news of one of my dear friends although I have not seen him in a while. Mrs. Lewis-Dix, my heart goes out to you, Monchelle and the other family members. I still love you all so very much. My prayers are with the entire family. Remember and relish the good times shared. Mrs. Love
Carlos McClinton
July 12, 2012
To the family of Mr. James W. Dix Sr. my deepest sympathy & condolences go out to you for your loss. I am an employee at Hampton University who frequents the Holly Tree. Everytime I saw him he had a smile on his face and something good in those pots cooking. He will be missed. God Bless you family and continue to lean on the Lord in your time of need, he will surely comfort you. God Bless
Sheila Camp
July 12, 2012
My deepest condolences go out to Marilyn and the family of Mr. James Dix. May God comfort and keep you all in your times of sorrow . Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Sha'ron (Tiny) Finney
July 12, 2012
My condolence to all of the family. Death is not the end for Christians. To be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord. R.I.P.
July 12, 2012
TO THE DIX FAMILY: AS YOU GRIEVE KNOW THAT WE ARE REMEMBERING YOU AND HONORING THE MEMORY OF JAMES DIX AKA D.J.ZOOM. HE WAS TRULY A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION FOR US AND A SYMBOL OF "FATHERHOOD" BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY. HE SPENT HIS LIFE STRIVING TO SERVE OTHERS. WE ARE SO THANKFUL TO HAVE KNOWN HIM. MAY THE LOVE OF THOSE AROUND YOU KEEP YOU TROUGH THE FUTURE.
LINWOOD DEBREW AND FAMILY
jessica pabon
July 12, 2012
In tears ...I can't believe that ur gone...u were such a blessing to my brother n was such a good man...a man that Jeremiah could always be proud of...my heart hurts so much reliving those memories of u. I never got to tell u how much I respected n loved just for being who u are... God knows ..u were such a great man. I pray for everyone u left behind all of us. U left a great mark on this earth ur presence is known n never forgotten. U are loved. And I want to thank u from my heart for being who u are because no one else could compare. U were a soldier here on earth n peace maker n God saw it fit to bring u home and now u are a soldier with wings well deserved watching over us all...ur always loved n never forgotten. - Love Jessica
sylvia &malcon mason
July 12, 2012
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Angelo "Puffie" McLaurin
July 12, 2012
The Dix Family--Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your family and friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about.
Benjamin Rawles
July 12, 2012
MARILYN MY CONDOLENSES TO YOU AND THE KIDS. I REMEMBER HAVING GREAT CONVERSATION ABOUT MUSIC WITH JAMES WHEN I WORKED IN YOUR APT ON 21 STREET. HEALWAYS WAS KIND AND WILLING TO CARRY ON A CONVERSATION LIKE WE HAD BEEN FREINDS FOR YRS. HE WAS A GREAT PERSON AND WILL BE MISSED! BEN "MAINTENANCE MAN" RAWLES
July 12, 2012
"He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High, shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty" Ps. 91:1
To the Family of James,
There are no words really to describe the great loss we here at Hampton University feel. James was truly a friend to all who entered the doors of the Holly Tree. He always had that big smile and a kind word for each one of us. He has touched so many lives and he will be truly missed here at HU.
My prayers are with you all and please hold on to the assurance of your faith....we will meet him again. God's richest blessings be upon you all.
Janice Pryor
Administrative Assistant
Dept. of Biological Sciences
Hampton University
Aretha D. Blow
July 12, 2012
My deepest condolences to The Dix Family in your time of sorrow.
Wanda Staton
July 12, 2012
Marilyn, we're so sorry for the loss of your (husband) loved one. I know it's a very difficult time for you but know that "GOD" got you. Our blessings and prayers are with you and the family. Stay strong!!!!!! Love, Wanda, Nod & Jo
Jewel Anthony
July 12, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Patricia Jones-Kleckner
July 12, 2012
Marilyn and family, please hold on to your faith and know that God will see this family threw this very sad time. Love to my extended family and do take care of each other. Love ya'll!
Kim Joyner
July 12, 2012
Marilyn, I am so sorry to hear of the lost of your husband James. Please know that my heart and love go out to you and your family. God Bless!
Kathy Largena
July 12, 2012
My Heart Goes out to James Family... May God Comfort you all during this time and for The many days ahead...I worked with James for years at Sammy & Nicks and He had a gentle Spirit and worked hard... May he rest in peace!
Kathy Largena
Chantel Carter
July 12, 2012
I got to meet Mr. Dix here at Hampton University, Holly Tree. For me to have only known you for 8mths, I feel like I have known you for ever. You had a great personality, always smiled and such a jokster. Thank You for allowing me to know you in such a short time. You will be missed. Prayer and Blessings to the Family!!!
C.C. CARTER
July 12, 2012
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dix family during this time" C.C.Carter & Staff
July 12, 2012
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dix family during this time" C.C.Carter & Staff
July 12, 2012
My uncle was absolutely the best! Though my heart is so very heavy, I rejoice in the love he gave us all.
Tamara Dix
Burlington, NC
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