James Thomas "Tommy" Dixon

James Thomas "Tommy" Dixon BENNETTSVILLE - Mr. James Thomas "Tommy" Dixon, 56, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2014 at his home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 6, 2013 at Thomas Memorial Baptist Church officiated by the Rev. Blake Godbold, the Rev. Larry Zaky, and the Rev. Mark Johnston. Burial will follow at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at Burroughs-Cooper-Kiser Funeral Home. Born November 23, 1957 in Marlboro County, he was son of James "Jimmy" and Louise Blackmon Dixon. Tommy attended Francis-Marion University and Costal Carolina University, and received his Associates Degree in Civil Engineering from Florence-Darlington Technical College. He was part owner at Dixon Construction Company. Mr. Dixon was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Tommy grew up in Thomas Memorial Baptist Church with his family. He enjoyed spending time with his boys and family at the farm. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and archery. Tommy also loved to cook. He was preceded in death by an infant brother. He is survived by his wife, Audrey Stokes Dixon of the home; sons, Thomas Blake Dixon, and William Austin Dixon both of the home; his parents Jimmy and Louise Dixon of Bennettsville; sisters, Becky Dixon Jackson and husband, Bill of Aiken, SC, and Jane Dixon Walker of Bennettsville; a nephew, David Knight; nieces, Anna Walker, and Mary Margaret Walker; several nieces and nephews on his wife's side; and several great nephews, and one great niece. Online condolences may be made at www.bckfh.com. Burroughs-Cooper-Kiser Funeral Home is assisting the Dixon family.