Charles Lee “Charlie” Dixon, age 61, of Clarkesville, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
Born in Demorest, Georgia, on September 30, 1962, he was a son of Annie Lee Merck Dixon of Clarkesville, Georgia & the late Anthony B. “Tony” Dixon. Charlie was co-owner of Dixon McCollum Heating & Air, with over 37 years of dedicated service. In his spare time, he loved everything about Georgia Bulldog football and going to games for many years. Charlie was a master craftsman who enjoyed woodworking, collecting antiques of all kinds, barbecuing on his Traeger Grill, and “Rock & Roll” music. He always made the elderly and children his top priority in his profession. Most of all, Charlie loved his family and gave so much of his time to anyone in need.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his paternal & maternal grandparents.
In addition to his mother, survivors include his loving wife, Joy Whitmire Dixon of Clarkesville, GA; children, Travis & Tina Ferguson of Cornelia, GA; Michael & Nancy Ferguson of Athens, GA; brother & sister-in-law, Steve & Susan Dixon; sister & brother-in-law, Leanne & Travis Cook all of Cleveland, GA; grandchildren, Chris Orencia, Liam Ferguson, Clabe Ferguson, & Cole Ferguson; great-grandchildren, Lylah Rae, Everett, & Arlo; sister-in-law, Darlena Church of Clarkesville, GA; numerous nieces & nephews who all called him “Papa Charlie” as well as a host of other relatives, & friends.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2024, at Hillside Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Bobby Ivester, Cole Ferguson, and Dyllin Carter officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Grove Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024.
Flowers are accepted, or donations may be made to Union Grove Congregational Holiness Church, c/o Steve Dixon – Treasurer, 32 Pilgrim Road, Cleveland, GA. 30528
An online guest registry is available for the Dixon family at www.HillsideMemorialChapel.com.
Arrangements are in the care & professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens of Clarkesville, Georgia. (706) 754-6256
