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James Dixon Obituary

James Edward Dixon, age 56, of Monument, passed away suddenly on August 14, 2012 in Durango, Colorado. Jim was born in Warren, Ohio on May 8, 1956 to the late William George and Shirley Jane (Kinderman) Dixon. He graduated from Colorado Tech University with a Bachelors Degree in Solar Engineering. He was currently the General Manager of Pro-Build in Durango. Jim sat on the Board of Directors for the Home Builders Association of Southwest Colorado. Jim also volunteered with Habitat For Humanity. Jim was an avid fisherman and golfer. He enjoyed living in the moments of Nascar races, "GO 24" and followed his Pittsburgh Steelers through thick and thin. Jim is survived by his wife, Penny; children Shawn Dixon, Melissa White, James Dixon, Jennifer Dixon and Tabitha Dixon; grandchildren Ryes Dixon and Sophia White, as well as a large circle of friends. A time of Visitation will be held at 10AM on Saturday, August 18, 2012, followed by a Funeral Service at 11AM at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 3010 W. Bijou Street, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Online condolences at bluntmortuary.org

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Published by The Gazette on Aug. 17, 2012.

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Sandra & Stacy Jones

August 29, 2012

To the entire Dixon Family, our deepest and most heartfelt condolences for your loss. My husband and I worked for many, many years with Jim at Hugh M. Woods. We could have never asked for a better boss or friend. We all used to get together for Happy Hour, and let me tell you we laughed a lot. Jim had one of those infectious laughs. We will miss him a lot.

Emil Wanatka

August 29, 2012

To Jim's family and everyone at Pro-Build: In the few years I knew Jim, he was always supportive of the community, my business and me personally. For that I considered him a good friend. I am sorry for your loss and know that he will be missed by many.

David Buck

August 25, 2012

We are so sad to hear of Jim's passing. My wife Annie and I both worked with him at Woods and thought a lot of him. Our prayers are with his family.

Patti Mulkey

August 23, 2012

I worked with Jim at H.M.Woods. He always had a smile on his face, was a great listener and a fair, impartial boss. My condolences to the family for your loss.

Stephanie Doughty

August 21, 2012

I met Jim in 1982 when we started working together at Woods. I valued him as a trusted friend and have thought of him alot in the past few years.What a loss for us all. Jim, we are all better people for knowing you! God bless the Dixon family and I am so very sorry for your loss. He was a truly wonderful, fun and loyal friend.

Ron Enge

August 21, 2012

To his family, and co-workers at Pro-Build. Jim was more than my lumber salesman. He was a generous supporter of my business and our building industry here in Durango He has also become a good friend in the last couple of years. He will be greatly missed

Les and Becky Stafford

August 20, 2012

Both Les and I worked with Jim at HM Woods. We are sorry for your loss.

Tim Bork

August 20, 2012

Penny and family. Jim was an awsome man and will be sadly missed. Jim and I spent many late nights talking about work and life in general. I valued his insight,knowledge,work ethics and his opinion was always very clear. My thoughts and prayers are with you. He was truly a great man!

Steve Wright

August 19, 2012

To the Dixion family my thoughts and prayers are with you sorry for your loss. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Jim was a great guy. He will be forever missed by all. I worked with Jim at the Hugh M Woods srores for 17 years he taught me a lot, I will never forget him.

Penny Dixon

August 19, 2012

To my Sweet Prince,

You were the Strongest and Smartest man I ever met. You were my dream come true. The one thing you always told me was, I Love You, Very Very Very Very Much!!!!! I Love You always, and forever will be Mrs. James Dixon...

Connie Bonwell

August 18, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Jim was a great guy. He will be missed by all fellow ProBuild employees.

david fuhr

August 17, 2012

Pat and family.You have my condolences.Jimmy has got himself a good seat at that table in the sky.Best wishes at this sad time.
David Fuhr,Farmington,NM

Frank Enea

August 17, 2012

We at the Home Builders Association of SW Colorado are so very sorry for your loss and saddened to hear of Jim's passing. We will miss him terribly. Please know our thoughts are with you.

Pat and Jean Dixon

August 17, 2012

We send our condolences to the family and especially to all of Jim's children. He loved you all very much.

John Douglas

August 17, 2012

Jim was a great neighbor and friend. Always helping me out with tools and knowledge. I will miss him. So sorry he had to leave so early. May God bless and comfort you.

Jo Anne Bailey

August 17, 2012

So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you all.

Dawn Spencer

August 17, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Jim was my boss at Hugh M. Woods years ago in the Springs. He was a great guy and will be dearly missed.

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