James William Dixon

James (Jimmy) William Dixon 71, of Stamford, CT passed away peacefully in God’s loving embrace on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at Yale New Haven Hospital. Born in Chicago, Illinois on May 30, 1950, to the late William Preston Dixon and Mary Alice (Dixon) Hunter and stepfather Robert Hunter, Jimmy was raised in Stamford, CT by his late aunts Teretta Dixon and Eunice Davis. Jimmy remained in Stamford and was employed for more than 55 years at F.W. Webb formerly Sachs Plumbing. Jimmy was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, great grandfather, and uncle, and friend. Known to everyone he touched as a gentle giant whose kindness and thoughtfulness could always be relied upon. He loved life and was known for his sense of style, fine dining, travel, concert going, and his jazz. He was a long-time member of the Shining Star Lodge #303 (Elks Club) where he served as permittee. Although he will be deeply missed, his values and love will continue to live on through his family. He is survived by his loving daughter, Toya Hammond of New Haven, CT; Three grandchildren, Sean Sanford, Torey Rivers and Corey Rivers; five great grandchildren, Sean Sanford Jr. Aiden Sanford, Jace Sanford, Corey Rivers, Aria Rivers and one on its way. Three godchildren, Desiree Davis, Anthony Davis and Jesse Hunter Jr.; several siblings Jesse Hunter (Debbie), Kevin Hunter (Dana), Gary Hunter (Shirley), Brian Hunter (Laurie) all of Middletown, CT; three sisters, Candy Bonner, Linda Blake (George) and Sandra Wiggins (Larry) all of Middletown, CT; one sister-in-law, Linda Hunter of Middletown, CT. Seven brother-cousins: Douglas Davis (Bernadette), Charles Dixon, Melvin Davis, Warren Davis (Alanna), Kenneth Davis, Jamie Davis, Robert Davis (Vanessa) Three sister-cousins: Jacqueline Dixon and Annette Davis (Bonnie) and Denise Dixon. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Robert A. Hunter Jr. and William Hunter; one sister-in-law, Pamela Hunter; two brothers-in-law, King Outlaw and Michael Bonner; and brother-cousin Gardtrell Davis, two sister-cousins Lynell Davis and Gwendolyn Davis. A celebration of his life will take place on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Union Baptist Church, 805 Newfield Ave., Stamford, CT. Visitation from 11:00AM – 12:00PM followed by a service of celebration at 12:00PM. Services entrusted to Graves Medley Funeral Services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that all memorial contributions be made in Jimmy’s memory to a cancer society of your choice. Interment will be private

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James William Dixon

May 30, 1950 - May 8, 2022