Paul Hendrix Dixon of St. James passed away Monday January 10, 2011 at the Harry S. Truman Veteran's Hospital in Columbia, Mo., following a sudden illness. He was 90 years of age.

Paul Dixon was born October 15, 1920 at Pauls Valleys, Oklahoma., the son of the late John Calvin and Cora Mae Williams Dixon.

Paul Dixon was united im marriage to Mae Rean Watson. She entered into rest March 31, 2002.

Paul served in the service for 27 years. He served in the Navy for 6 years and in the Army for 22 years. He was a World War II Veteran. He retired from the service and worked for the Post Office in Tampa, Florida. He moved to Salem in 1969 and worked at Amex Mineshute until 1974. Paul then went to Pheonix, Arizona. He lived there for four years and then returned to Missouri. He was a member of High Gate Baptist Church. Paul loved to travel, fishing with his wife and loved to collect coins. He owned an antique shop for 10 years in Drake, Missouri. Most of all he enjoyed being with his family. Paul was very patriotic and loved his Country and God. He had a personality who welcomed friendship and he never met a stranger. Paul will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Paul Dixon is survived by Sons: Pete Vannatta and wife Patti of St. James, MO., Rick Dixon of St. James, Mo., and Timmothy Dixon and wife Bonnie of Gerald, Mo. Along with one Daughter: Brenda Joanne Naves and husband Vernie of Meredosia, IL., and 15 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren.

Paul is preceaded in death by his parents, His wife Mae Dixon on March 31, 2002, and one grandson: John Michael.

Memorials may be given to the Columbia V.A. Hospital Auxiliary.

On-Line condolences may be entered at www.jonesfunerals.com

All arrangements are under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James.

Services
Paul Dixon will lie in state from 6-8 pm Thursday January 13, 2011 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James.

Funeral Services will be conducted 11:00 am Friday January 14, 2011 at the Jones Funeral Home with Douglas Lane, officiating. Burial with full military honors will be in the High Gate Cemetery.