James Douglas Dixon Sr.

James Douglas Dixon Sr. Of Florence AZ passed away February 20, 2025, at his home with his wife of 38 years, Robbie by his side.

Jim was born in Springfield, Ohio on December 31, 1944 to Robert W. Dixon & Pauline (Prince) Dixon. Jim had 2 brothers Bill & Ron.

Jim is survived by wife Robbie of Florence, AZ his children:  Daughter Lori (Kevin) Gregory, Granddaughters Sarah (Keegan) Costello, Ft. Meade, MD Angela (Christopher) Marquis of Elkhorn, NE Breanna (Juan) Ruiz of Lakenheath, England, Son James (Melissa) Dixon Jr, Gilbert , AZ. Granddaughters Shelby & Kayla Dixon.  Daughter Kym (Shelley) Lowry of Delaware, OH. grandson Rob (Stephanie) Dixon.  Step-children- Lori Heckler & Shawn Leflore of New Mexico.

Jim is also survived by his great grandchildren, Ivy, Finnian, Gwyndolyn & Maevyn Costello--- Katherine, Rebekah, Benjamin Ruiz---Miley & Zooey Marquis, Sierra & Anthony Dixon.

Jim enjoyed cooking with his son Jim and his son-in-law Kevin. He loved to experiment with spices to see what he could come up with. He enjoyed fishing in Minnesota.. Trips to the casino, politics, his favorite cat Jazzy and his Ohio State Buckeyes. 

Jim also had a sense of humor and a bit of sarcasm and this will be greatly missed by all of those who loved him. 

Jim and Robbie moved across the country many times but always stuck together on whatever adventure came their way. In his last stop, Florence , AZ He battled Parkinsons and Robbie became his full time caregiver. He was so thankful for her dedication to him and for allowing him to be home until his passing.