James Willie Dixon

Mr. James Willie Dixon, age 80 of Locust Grove, Georgia passed away December 29, 2020. He was born in Tennille, Georgia to the late Earnest and Lynett Allen Dixon. James faithfully served and retired from the United States Army. He received a Masters of Science degree from Georgia State University in 1976. He then retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation after 32 years. He was known as a "Jack-of-all-trades" and was excellent caregiver of his wife. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Phyllis Dixon; son and daughter in law, Trey and Stacey Clark of McDonough; twin grandchildren, Austin and Addison Clark; siblings, Lewis and Diane Dixon of Douglasville, Joyce and Jack Carey of Gainesville and Ernestine Dixon of Sandersville; step-mother, Doris Dixon of Tennille; several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Sunday, January 3, 2021 - 2:00 PM at Locust Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions are asked to be made to the Historic Military Museum at Heritage Park in memory of James.