Ruth Dixon, 91, passed away peacefully after a long illness on February 23, 2013. She was born January 11, 1922 in Brooklyn, N.Y. Ruth is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Thomas J. Dixon, Sr. She is survived by two sons, Thomas Dixon Jr., James Dixon, one daughter Donna Vinson (Don), one sister Florence Schill, four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. She attended Lake Forest Baptist Church. Arrangements under the care of Hardage-Giddens Town & Country Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, February 26 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 27 at 11:00 a.m. with Doctor Troy Dixon officiating. Interment to follow funeral services at Riverside Memorial Park.