James W. "Jim" Dixon, Sr.

James Wilbert Dixon, Sr., 69, a resident of Spanish Fort, AL exchanged his earthly home for his eternal home on Thursday, June 24, 2021.

He was born in the Mt. Carmel community of Millry, AL to E.J. and Connie (Dumas) Dixon.

Jim graduated from high school and joined the U.S. Army where he served his country for 4 years. After returning home, he began his career as a police officer for Millry Police Department and later for Jackson Police Department. In 1978, he began a new career at Olin Chemical where he remained until retirement. Upon retirement he became a full-time Pawpaw to his beloved grandchildren and joined the US Armed Forces Honor Guard of Baldwin County, where he proudly served his community. He was also a devoted Deacon at Eastern Shore Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Emmie Clarke.

Jim is survived by his son, James W. Dixon, Jr. of Gulf Shores; daughters, Melissa Middleton of Mobile and Melanie (Chris) Caldwell of Daphne; grandchildren, Joshua Cooper of Fort Polk, LA, Dylan Caldwell and Jasper Caldwell; great-granddaughter, Paisley Cooper; sisters, Annette Griffin of Spanish Fort,  Letha White of Mississippi, Sharon (Rutillis) Cranford of Millry; many other loving relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Eastern Shore Baptist Church in Daphne, AL. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Interment to follow at Alabama State Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Spanish Fort, AL.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the US Armed Forces Honor Guard of Baldwin County in Jim’s honor at 29750 Larry Dee Cawyer Dr., Daphne, AL 36526.