Jimmie Dixon

Jimmie M. Dixon

Age 70 of Morris, was carried home by the Angels to be with the Lord on Monday February 8, 2016, at home with his loving wife by his side.

Born February 21. 1945 in Camp Blanding, Florida, Jimmie was a son of the late Jimmie Owen and Ida Marie (Owen) Dixon.  He was raised and educated in Fritch, Texas, and on June 22, 1968, Jimmie married Karen Jean Willett in Morris. He was employed with the Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America for 28 years as a maintenance and corrosion technician, and then went on to own and operate Dr. Vinyl of Kane and DuPage County from 1999 to 2013.  Jimmie was an active member of Phelan Acres Bible Church, where he served as deacon and song leader.  Music was his passion, and he took pleasure in playing the guitar. Jimmie often performed concerts at local nursing homes and assisted living establishments as an Elvis impersonator singing gospel songs. Jimmie also enjoyed riding his motorcycle, as well as collecting and working on old cars. He was proud of his 1928 Model A, and was in the process of restoring a 1933 Ford short-bed pickup truck.  He cherished being at home with his wife, and spending time with his children, especially his grandchildren, who were the love of his life. Jimmie was a licensed minister who dearly loved the Lord and took great pleasure in being of service to the Lord. He was a selfless soul, who will be remembered as a hard worker that could do anything. He had a wealth of wisdom, and blessed others by sharing his gifts with anyone that knew him.

Survivors include his wife: Karen Dixon of Morris; two sons: Sean (Suzanne) Dixon and Troy Dixon, both of Morris; two grandchildren: Justin Dixon of Morris and Dakota Dixon of Crest Hill, and three sisters: Joyce Jackson and Martha McKinnis, both of Texas and Linda (Boyd) Gray of Oklahoma, as well as many nieces and nephews, great nieces, great nephews and friends.

Jimmie was preceded in death by his parents; step-father: Orville Roby, and two brothers: Gary Dixon and Danny Dixon.

Visitation and video tribute will be held on Friday February 12, 2016 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 East Kahler Road, in Wilmington.  Funeral services will follow Saturday morning, February 13, 2016 in the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Rodney Chappell will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Morris.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Jimmie’s memory to Phelan Acres Bible Church, 26009 Willow Lane, Wilmington, Illinois 60481.

Family and friends may sign the guest book, share photographs and view Jimmie’s memorial page by logging onto: www.BaskervilleFuneral.com

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington 815-476-2181.