Celebrating the life of
Merritt Woodhull Dixon, III
March 27, 1930 - April 08, 2010
Savannah- Merritt Woodhull Dixon, III, who turned eighty years old on March 27th, died peacefully at home on Thursday, April 8, 2010.
He was born and raised in Savannah and was the only son of Merritt and Betty Dixon. He attended schools in Savannah and later graduated from the Hill School in Pottstown, PA and continued his education at Georgia Tech in Atlanta. Merritt served his country during the Korean Conflict as a member of the 117th Air National Guard.
He was president of Dixon, Sheehan, Titus Insurance Company and was also an entrepreneur and developer involving motels, subdivisions, and the Hyatt Regency Hotel. He was instrumental in many improvements, including the tower and docks at the Savannah Yacht Club. He was a devoted outdoorsman, with a passion for his citrus groves, the eagles at Modena, boats, and everything pertaining to the coastal waterway and his family.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Janet; children and grandchildren, Sandy, and Kim, and children, Leary and Quint; Lysa, and children, Mikey, Drew and Happy; Jim and Mo, and children, Ashton, Noah and J.B.; sisters, Jeanne Papy and Betty Gilbert; sister-in-law, Peggy Johnson and her husband David, their families and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Sunday evening, April 11, 2010 at Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church.
Remembrances may be made to Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, 1008 East Henry St., Savannah, GA 31404.
Mrs. Dixon & family We are so sorry to hear about Mr. Dixon's passing. I am sorry it took so long to send this, but we did not know. You and your family are in my prayers. The Polk and Bashlor family
- Becky Polk Bashlor, Guyton, GA
Mrs. Dixon & family We are so sorry to hear about Mr. Dixon's passing. I am sorry it took so long to send this, but we did not know. You and your family are in my prayers. The Polk and Bashlor family
- Becky Polk Bashlor, Guyton, GA
Mr. Dixon Sandy, I am sorry to hear about your father. You and all of your family will be in our prayers. I will always remember his bright colors and his smiles. He was special. Shirley Waters-Hallman & Howard Hallman
- Shirley Waters-Hallman, Savannah, GA
Leary and Quint, I had the pleasure of meeting your Grandfather on only one occasion. His robust personality, like his terrific reputation, preceded his presence and left me with an indelible impression. I'm sure you share everyone's admiration for your Grandfather now and forever. I am sorry for your loss and you and your family are in my thoughts. I am Very sincerely yours, Warren Lokey and Christine Shealy
- Warren R. Lokey, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, dear friends.
- Laura and Merry Devendorf, Midway, GA
Janet, I am at my sister Melinda's house in Midway, GA. She is driving me to the Mayo Clinic for an appointment in the morning. She had the Savannah Newspaper and called my attention to the Memorial Service being held this evening for Merritt. I reqret that I am not able to attend as I thought so much of Merritt. Sincerely, Billy
- William B. Whalley, Bluffton,, SC
Janet, Lysa and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss and the grief all of you are feeling. I will always remember the good times we shared on Modena Island and what wonderful neighbors you were. Losing a family member leaves such a void in your heart, but I can tell you from experience that with time the void becomes smaller as it fills with happy memories of the ones we have lost. God is good and I know he will sustain you and strengthen you in the days ahead. You are in my thoughts and prayers,
- JANEY WELCH, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. Steve Fuller and Jo Beth Allen
- Jo Beth Allen, Savannah, GA
Our sincerest condolences to the Dixon family on the passing of your beloved husband,father,brother, grandfather and uncle.It was an honor to have known such an extraordinary gentleman.We will pray for the repose of his kind soul.
- Nelia & Dr.Lawrence Zottoli, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Janet and family, I was deeply saddened to hear of Mr. Merritt's passing. I want to extend my deepest sympathies to you, your children, and grandchildren. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love Always, Summer
- Summer Walker, , SC
Sandy, Everytime I saw your Dad he always was smiling! I will always remember his boats, the 'NOTS ME'and 'IT'S ME'. Your Dad will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you and your family.
- Drew Ambos, Savannah, GA
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this sad time. Sincerely, Jackie and the Timms family
- Jackie Timms, , GA
Dearest Janet and Family, He always kept us laughing, Phil and L.A. loved his stories. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love Phil and Betty Hunter and family.
- Betty Hunter, Savannah, GA
Dear Janet and Family, I am so broken hearted. My love and sympathy to all of you. He always made me feel so special. Love, Joan Hester Byrd and family
- Joan Hester Byrd, Savannah, GA
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Susie Reeves, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Bill and Julie Lattimore, Savannah, GA
Our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
- Elizabeth & Chris Hammond, Savannah, GA
Sandy- I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. You, Kim and the kids are in my prayers.
- Lisa Dean, Savannah, GA
Sandy & Kim: Jim. My utmost condolences on the loss of your father. He and I did not always agree, but he was a pleasent challange. Sorry to see him go, but you will perservere. He taught you how to do that. Respectfully, George Allgaier
- George Allgaier, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Merritt was always inspirational and helped me understand what it meant to be an entrepreneur. He truly did everything first class. I will always have fond memories of him. I pray that God brings peace and comfort to you all. Remember the good times and know there were many!
- Robyn Quattlebaum, Savannah, GA
Dear Janet, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Merritt was a gentleman and very kind. He will be missed by many. Our prayers are with you and your family.
- Kathy O'Sako, Rincon, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Leanne Bryant, Andy Greene, Grant and Ryan Little
- Leanne Bryant, Savannah, GA
David, Paulette and I wish to express our sympathies to Janet and her family. May God be with you now as we celebrate Merritt's life and accomplishments. We will cherish our memories of time spent with Merritt.
- John M. Naylor, Pooler, GA
David, Paulette and I wish to express our sympathies to Janet and her family as well as Jean Papy and Betty Gilbert. May God be with you now as we celebrate Merritt's life and accomplishments. We will cherish our memories of time spent with Merritt. You all are in our prayers.
- John M. Naylor, Pooler, GA
My deepest sympathy on your loss. Merritt will certainly be missed by us all.
- Dr. John Fillingim, Austin, TX
Mrs. Dixon & family We are so sorry to hear about Mr. Dixon's passing. I am sorry it took so long to send this, but we did not know. You and your family are in my prayers. The Polk and Bashlor family
- Becky Polk Bashlor, Guyton, GA
Mrs. Dixon & family We are so sorry to hear about Mr. Dixon's passing. I am sorry it took so long to send this, but we did not know. You and your family are in my prayers. The Polk and Bashlor family
- Becky Polk Bashlor, Guyton, GA
Mr. Dixon Sandy, I am sorry to hear about your father. You and all of your family will be in our prayers. I will always remember his bright colors and his smiles. He was special. Shirley Waters-Hallman & Howard Hallman
- Shirley Waters-Hallman, Savannah, GA
Leary and Quint, I had the pleasure of meeting your Grandfather on only one occasion. His robust personality, like his terrific reputation, preceded his presence and left me with an indelible impression. I'm sure you share everyone's admiration for your Grandfather now and forever. I am sorry for your loss and you and your family are in my thoughts. I am Very sincerely yours, Warren Lokey and Christine Shealy
- Warren R. Lokey, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, dear friends.
- Laura and Merry Devendorf, Midway, GA
Janet, I am at my sister Melinda's house in Midway, GA. She is driving me to the Mayo Clinic for an appointment in the morning. She had the Savannah Newspaper and called my attention to the Memorial Service being held this evening for Merritt. I reqret that I am not able to attend as I thought so much of Merritt. Sincerely, Billy
- William B. Whalley, Bluffton,, SC
Janet, Lysa and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss and the grief all of you are feeling. I will always remember the good times we shared on Modena Island and what wonderful neighbors you were. Losing a family member leaves such a void in your heart, but I can tell you from experience that with time the void becomes smaller as it fills with happy memories of the ones we have lost. God is good and I know he will sustain you and strengthen you in the days ahead. You are in my thoughts and prayers,
- JANEY WELCH, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. Steve Fuller and Jo Beth Allen
- Jo Beth Allen, Savannah, GA
Our sincerest condolences to the Dixon family on the passing of your beloved husband,father,brother, grandfather and uncle.It was an honor to have known such an extraordinary gentleman.We will pray for the repose of his kind soul.
- Nelia & Dr.Lawrence Zottoli, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Janet and family, I was deeply saddened to hear of Mr. Merritt's passing. I want to extend my deepest sympathies to you, your children, and grandchildren. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love Always, Summer
- Summer Walker, , SC
Sandy, Everytime I saw your Dad he always was smiling! I will always remember his boats, the 'NOTS ME'and 'IT'S ME'. Your Dad will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you and your family.
- Drew Ambos, Savannah, GA
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this sad time. Sincerely, Jackie and the Timms family
- Jackie Timms, , GA
Dearest Janet and Family, He always kept us laughing, Phil and L.A. loved his stories. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love Phil and Betty Hunter and family.
- Betty Hunter, Savannah, GA
Dear Janet and Family, I am so broken hearted. My love and sympathy to all of you. He always made me feel so special. Love, Joan Hester Byrd and family
- Joan Hester Byrd, Savannah, GA
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Susie Reeves, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Bill and Julie Lattimore, Savannah, GA
Our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
- Elizabeth & Chris Hammond, Savannah, GA
Sandy- I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. You, Kim and the kids are in my prayers.
- Lisa Dean, Savannah, GA
Sandy & Kim: Jim. My utmost condolences on the loss of your father. He and I did not always agree, but he was a pleasent challange. Sorry to see him go, but you will perservere. He taught you how to do that. Respectfully, George Allgaier
- George Allgaier, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Merritt was always inspirational and helped me understand what it meant to be an entrepreneur. He truly did everything first class. I will always have fond memories of him. I pray that God brings peace and comfort to you all. Remember the good times and know there were many!
- Robyn Quattlebaum, Savannah, GA
Dear Janet, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Merritt was a gentleman and very kind. He will be missed by many. Our prayers are with you and your family.
- Kathy O'Sako, Rincon, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Leanne Bryant, Andy Greene, Grant and Ryan Little
- Leanne Bryant, Savannah, GA
David, Paulette and I wish to express our sympathies to Janet and her family. May God be with you now as we celebrate Merritt's life and accomplishments. We will cherish our memories of time spent with Merritt.
- John M. Naylor, Pooler, GA
David, Paulette and I wish to express our sympathies to Janet and her family as well as Jean Papy and Betty Gilbert. May God be with you now as we celebrate Merritt's life and accomplishments. We will cherish our memories of time spent with Merritt. You all are in our prayers.
- John M. Naylor, Pooler, GA
My deepest sympathy on your loss. Merritt will certainly be missed by us all.
- Dr. John Fillingim, Austin, TX
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
