James E Dixon

James E. Dixon, 92 of Connors Rd., Cayuga, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at The Commons on St. Anthony. 

Mr. Dixon was born in Port Byron on February 22, 1928, to the late John E. and Margaret Binns Dixon.  James proudly served his country with the United States Navy during WW2 and the Korean War. He was proud to have worked many jobs from a mechanic in Florida, Hammond and Irvin founder in Auburn, and as an independent operator truck driver for many years with several companies.

Known as the “Running Rainbow” to his CB buddies he lived a very full life from racing his Harley at Daytona, dirt track racing all over central NY “Roll ‘em over Dixon” was a character who loved to get to know everyone and their business and have a good laugh. He loved to say “how many people my age are doing this” followed by whatever his latest exploit was from riding around his Harley at 91 years old or buying the latest hotrod to run around in.

    Jimmy loved to go fishing with his kids and play poker with the grandkids trying to bluff them out of their pennies one more time and enjoyed life to its fullest.

James is survived by his children; James (Rhonda) Dixon II, Edward Dixon and John (Carmella) Dixon; his step-sons, Ronnie (Jackie) Pethybridge and Michael (Beth) Pethybridge ; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, James was predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Gladys Gertrude Dixon in 2010 and his brother Bobby Dixon.  Also he is survived by his step sister Mary Lee Gunn and step brother Gary Gunn.

A private graveside service will be held at Fleming Rural Cemetery for the immediate family. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of James may be made to the local food bank during this difficult time for people which he loved.

Arrangements are with White Chapel Funeral Home Inc., Auburn.

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