James A. "Jim" Dixon 76, of John's Creek, Georgia, passed away in the early hours of August 28, 2024 with his wife by his side. He was born on March 7, 1948 in Freeport, Illinois to the late Melvin and Florence (McCarty) Dixon. He graduated from Freeport High School in 1966. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1966 to 1970. Jim graduated from Highland College in Freeport and began his career at Crum & Forster where he met the love of his life, Sandy Shianna. They were married on January 2, 1971 at St. Mary's Church in Freeport. They moved from Illinois to New Jersey, Texas, and finally Georgia where, in 1988, he co-founded RSUI, a successful insurance company. He retired from RSUI in 2008. Jim loved to travel with his family and friends, play golf, laugh and drink good wine. He was a supporter of many charities, a wonderful friend and a great dad. He was a kind, funny, loving and generous person. He is greatly missed by his family and his many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Florence, and his brother, Dan Dixon. He is survived by his wife and two sons, Brian (Kristin) Dixon, Scott (Song Mi) Dixon, his sister Linda (Greg) Bigus, sister-in-law Peggy Dixon, 4 grandchildren and 6 nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in his memory.
The funeral mass will be held at St. Brigid Catholic Church, 3400 Old Alabama Road, John's Creek, on September 13, 2024 at 11:00 am