James Alton Dixon

James Alton Dixon, age 88 of Siler City, died Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Clapps Assisted Living Home in Pleasant Garden. Mr. Dixon was born in Chatham County on June 16, 1931 to the late Wilbert Dixon and Ometa Morris Dixon. He was an active member of Fellowship Baptist Church and former Assistant Sunday School Superintendent. He was employed with Welford Harris Ford and Pilgrim Pride throughout many years of his career. Alton was preceded in death by his wife Betty Brafford Dixon; sisters Polly Dixon Flynt and Sarah Dixon Gillespie; brothers Sam and David Dixon. He is survived by two daughters: Pam Dixon Fowler and husband Greg of Thomasville and Teresa Dixon Loman and husband Jeff of Wilmington; grandchildren, Spencer Loman and wife, Jordan; Caroline Fowler Wallace and husband, Mike; Jake Fowler and Dru Loman; one sister; Matilda Brannock of Galax, VA.; a special friend, Faye Brooks The family will receive friends Friday, February 14, 2020 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm at Fellowship Baptist Church, Fellowship Church Road, Siler City followed by a celebration of life service at 2:00 pm with Rev. Jason Golden and Rev. Jeff Loman. Memorials may be made to Clapps Assisted Living Home Activities Dept. or Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery Fund. Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the family.