James Mitchell Dozier

He is preceded in death by his parents; George A Dozier and Dixie Garrett Dozier; his in-laws T.C. and Grace Parker; brothers George A Dozier Jr, and Joe R Dozier; sister Dixie D Lee; and his nephew J.T. Anders.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Rheata Parker Dozier; daughter, Ashley Dozier Adams (Chris); son, George Mitchell Dozier; grandkids, Dozier Dansby, Parker Dansby, Jay Dozier, Mary Knox Dozier; sisters, Bertha D Simmons and Ethel D Boykin (Raymond), and many loving nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Lawson Brown, Stuart Brown, Carter Brown, Jason Anders, Chris Adams, and Michael Johnson.

With the passing of Jimmy Dozier, the small community of Cook Station became much quieter. Anyone who was in the presence of this entertaining fella enjoyed stories of recent events and those of the past. Each tale would include antics, hand gestures and of course laughter. He entertained with every conversation, which of course he controlled.

His incredible memory of dates, people, and places was remarkable. Jimmy was born on Wares Ferry Road. As a toddler, he moved up Wares Ferry Road. Later, he married and moved back down the road to Cook Station where he lived with his wife and children, along with his goats, horses, ponies, geese, cows, and a pig. He never left Wares Ferry Rd until his passing on June 6th.

Jimmy graduated from Lee High School in 1967, and was awarded the Generals Hall Of Fame award in 2014. He always remained a "General".

After finishing school at Troy University, Jimmy started working with his father. When his father died, Jimmy, at 25yrs old, had to take over the farm operation. He hit the ground running looking at ways to use the land. He then got out of the cattle business and went Into the sod business, being the 3rd person in the state to get a license to grow turf in 1978. He then began his warehouse business, expanding it up Wares Ferry Road.

Gaining the store at Cook Station, he quickly saw the need to get rid of the old store with a pot belly stove, and build a new modern store with A/C and indoor plumbing. This establishment was the center of lots of good eating, drinking beer, and visiting with friends and strangers. Jimmy's office was inside the store so he could keep an eye on everything, and an ear to what was being said. Another Cook Station Landmark he created was Blue Ribbon Motor Park, a hotspot for dirt bikers to race. Many friends recall the fun races there.

Again, thinking of reinventing the use of the iron bridge over the Tallapoosa River, he formed a group to build a toll bridge and he was the 1st in the state permitted to build a private toll bridge. This was an exciting project, and shortened the trip to Montgomery from the Elmore side of the river. Jimmy had few unsuccessful business ventures, but this proved to be one of them when the bridge fell into the river. Later the project was continued under new ownership.

Jimmy shared his wonderful farm with friends and family and all were welcome. Deer hunting was a winter event that brought joy to many. He hosted the Lion's Club Charity Hunt every year and was awarded the Lion's Club Man of the Year, and in addition the National Melvin Jones Fellowship award.

Jimmy got into the golf course business in 1994, when he formed the Kolomi Golf Course. He was very sympathetic to Native Americans and gave the Creek Indians 12 acres of land he inherited not knowing their plans at the time of the gift.

Fishing the ponds was also a sport he let others enjoy, but not one he took up. He could never sit that long. The Tallapoosa River was his water heaven. Starting each Memorial Day until Labor Day, he would take his boat down on Sunday afternoons and off he would go. His family was always included on these adventures, and this brought him much pleasure. His last boat trip on the river was with his best friends, Corky and Margree on May 29th, keeping his Memorial day start time to the end of his life. Jimmy's mind was always ticking, and his success was due to his excellent business mind. He was always fair, honest, truthful, and giving to others. His heart was so big he wore it out.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to a charity of your choice in Jimmy's name.

A visitation for Jimmy will be held Friday, June 10, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Alabama Heritage Funeral Home, 10505 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, AL 36117. Following the visitation will be a committal service from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Alabama Heritage Cemetery, 10505 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, AL 36117.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.AlabamaHeritageFH.com for the Dozier family.