James Andrew Dixon

August 20, 1960 - April 7, 2015

James "Jimi" A. Dixon, born August 20, 1960 to the late Norman M. and Mary F. Dixon, transitioned from this life to the next on April 7, 2015 from his residence in Schenectady, NY, due to a chronic illness. Jimi was educated in the Coxsackie-Athens school district where he played many sports. He was most known for his brilliance, which landing him a spot on the school's debate team. Upon graduation, he furthered his education at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. He was predeceased by 2 sisters, Donna Marie Dixon and Barbara Ann Coleman and 1 niece, Kimberly Marie Dixon. Jimi leaves to cherish his life and memories: 2 sisters, Evelyn (Clarence) Burgess and Diane (Carl) Emerson of Hudson, NY; 3 brothers, Norman (Kathleen) Dixon of Catskill, NY, William and Rev Frank Dixon of Albany, NY; 2 aunts, Shirley Carr of Catskill, NY and Dorothy Reid of Carteret, NJ; 1 uncle, Arthur Dixon of San Diego, CA; a special friend, Maria Hansberry of Hudson, NY, and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. A calling hour will begin at 10:00 am Monday, April 13, 2015 at the Rock Solid Church in Hudson, followed by funeral services at 11:00 am at the church.