James Douglas "Jimmy" Dixon, 78 of Marshall passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2020 after a long battle with kidney issues. .

"Jimmy" was born in Marshall, Texas on March 28, 1942. He worked for Marshall Police Department and the Harrison County Sheriff Department for many years, retiring from the Sheriff's Department. He was a member of Cave Springs Church. He enjoyed wood working and carpentry work, and was a great barbeque cook. He loved music and after his   retirement he loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by 3 children, daughter: Angela Frazier and husband Dale, son: Chad Dixon and son-in-law, Jean Ledet; son: Jarrod Ean-Dixon; grandchildren: Jessica Winn, Vera, Cypress, and Henry. Also surviving are sisters, Hazel Redmond, Jhonnie Mae Adams, Velma and William Titsworth, Harold Diane Jordan, Mary Maples; brothers, Dick Sawyer and Tom Sawyer and Jan; nieces, Julia Hunter, April Hood, Amanda Dixon, Tara Titsworth; other relatives, David and Kay Berry, David Berry, Jr. , Max Berry , David and Darlene Bounds, and many, many more amazing friends, who were also his family.

He was preceded in death by his mothers, Annie Sawyer Dixon and Mearl Dixon; father, John Dixon; former wife, Wilda Joe; brother, Howard Sawyer; sister, Janice Martin; brothers, Ray Dixon, William Dixon, and John Paul Dixon.

If there is anyone we have not mentioned, it is not intentional and we are so very thankful for you all.