William Fred Dixon

William Fred Dixon entered into his eternal rest on August 31, 2023 and is now celebrating his first ten thousand years with Jesus and past family members. A celebration of Fred’s life will be at 11 AM on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023 at Kimbrell-Stern with interment to follow with military honors at Crown Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Jim Perdue will officiate. The family will receive friends at Kimbrell-Stern on Monday from 6:00- 7:30 PM. Fred was born in Jacksonville, FL on December 18, 1936 to parents Mary Irene Levins Dixon and Willie Fred Dixon of Chattanooga, TN. His mother died one week later on Christmas day. From the time of his birth, his maternal grandmother, Dorinda Levins, raised Fred in Crystal River, FL. After leaving Crystal River high school in 1954, Fred joined the US Air Force where he honorably served his country for 9 years as a SAC Command Post Controller. Upon leaving the Air Force, Fred entered Florida Baptist Theological College in Graceville, FL. He then moved back to Jacksonville and began working in automobile/truck sales. In 1969 Huckabee Buick Cadillac brought Fred to Albany, GA. Later, he was the owner of Dixon Chrysler Plymouth, Dixon Auto and Truck sales, Budget Car and Truck Rental in Albany, Americus, Bainbridge, Tifton, and Valdosta. Fred also ran Sears Rent-a-Car. In 1994, Fred moved to Macon, GA as Sales Manager for Huckabee Buick-Cadillac-Pontiac-GMC trucks. Fred served a total of 43 years in the auto and truck business. Fred was proud to be an active Gideon. One of his greatest memories was the year 2013 during which Fred personally gave away over 500 Bibles and explained the Plan of Salvation to everyone who would listen. He actively continued this work until his death. Fred was a member of 2nd Baptist Church of Warner Robins. He was a former member of Mabel White Baptist Church in Macon, GA, where he served as a Deacon, a member of the sanctuary choir, a bass soloist, and was featured “Low Down Bass Singer” with the Gospel Night at the Grand Ole Opry Singers. In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 40 years, Charlotte Elise Bryant Dixon of Albany, GA. Fred considered himself greatly blessed knowing that his marriage was made in Heaven. Fred’s memory will forever be treasured by his children: Frederick Wade Dixon, Valdosta, GA, Loretta Jane Gahman (Dalton), Leesburg, GA, William Edward Dixon (Natalie), Albany, GA; Grandchildren: Maximilian Dixon (Ellen), Sarah Routh (Lehman), Thomas Dixon (Abby), Elyse Crofts (Brian), Nathaniel Gahman (Elli), Kaylee White (Howell), Bryce Dixon (Emilee), Drew Dixon, Jordan Duggan (Emily); 16 great grandchildren; sister: Adna Dixon James; cousins: Ricky Levins (Vonda), Rodney Levins (Sharon), Patsy and Monty VanNess; and numerous other cousins. Last, but not least, Fred is survived by his beloved dog, Paco. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gideons. You may sign the online guestbook at www.kimbrellstern.com.

William Fred Dixon

December 18, 1936 - August 31, 2023