DIXON - A. A, "Papa" Dixon, 88, passed away Thursday, March 30, at the Community Hospice Warner Center in Fernandina Beach.
He was born December 15, 1928 in Callahan, FL and was a life-long Nassau County resident.
He was a member of Nassau Baptist Temple where he served in a variety of functions including, Deacon, R. A. Counselor, Church Board Member, Church Bus Driver and Youth Leader. He was also a Nassau County Special Deputy.
Mr. Dixon loved life and loving helping people. He was the foundation of his family and was a loving devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a collector, collecting guns, coins and other things. He loved his tractors, fruit trees and grape vines.
Mr. Dixon was predeceased by his wife, Evelyn Dixon, who passed away in 1998.
Survivors include a son, Lamarr A. Dixon (Cindy "Sid") of Yulee, FL; five daughters, Darlene Everett of Patterson, GA, Pam Dixon McLucas (Daniel) of Yulee, Ruby "Boo Boo" Pittman of Fargo ,GA, Georgette Lee of Jacksonville, FL and Jeannie "Best Girl" Dixon of Yulee; 17 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, in the Stephens Chapel at Green Pine Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Montgomery officiating. Interment will follow in Green Pine Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida.