"When we see a tennis ball, we remember Eddie at Hodge Ave 4th of July picnics throwing a frozen one onto the pavement, shattered to prove a point of physics. Long live his memory as a teacher and Hodge Ave. Neighborhood member."
In loving memory of
James Edmund Dixon
August 11, 1934 - February 25, 2022
James Edmund (Ed) Dixon died, February 25, 2022 at Green Hills Care Facility in Ames, Iowa. Ed was born August 11, 1934 in Clinton, MO. In 1945 the family moved to Excelsior Springs, MO. Ed later moved to Ames, IA in 1956 where he lived until his death. In 1960, Ed married Eugenia Ann Moore. Two sons were born to this union. They later divorced. He was a member of the Iowa State faculty for 37 years.
He is survived by son Steven (Kim) Dixon and granddaughter Randie (Kalob) Gist both of Oskaloosa, IA, son Michael Dixon of Alexandria, VA, and his 2 younger brothers John William of Rochester, NY and Robert Thomas of Lawrence, KS.
He was preceded in death by his father James Everett Dixon, Jr. and his mother Mary Louise (Sally) Roby Dixon.
As per his wishes, a family graveside service is planned. His cremains will be buried at the Ames Municipal Cemetery.
Tributes
"I was saddened to learn of my cousin, Ed's death. I called him "Eddie" and enjoyed his calls to me to catch up on the Dixon's. He will be sorely missed. I send my condolences to all my Dixon cousins, extended families and all who loved Eddie!"
"I worked as an academic advisor with Ed for several years at Iowa State. I always found him to be a kind and thoughtful person, who worked quietly but diligently on behalf of his students. My sympathy to Ed's loved ones. You can be proud of his commitment to education and building a better world for all. Ellen Holm"
"So very sorry for your loss."