John A. Dixon, 75, of Virginia, Illinois, died Friday, July 17, 2026, at his home.

He was born February 25, 1951, in Jacksonville, the son of Harold and Hazel Nadean (Sonneborn) Dixon. John first married Christi Cox on July 2, 1972, and she preceded him in death on January 11, 2007. He later married Jeanie Chilton on May 25, 2011, and she survives.

In addition to Jeanie, John is also survived by his father, Harold Dixon of Jacksonville; children, Deanne (Dustin) Day of Carthage, Melissa (Gary) Bell of Virginia, Erica Atterberry of Jacksonville, and John Frank of Springfield; grandchildren, Caitlin Day (fiancé Logan Romager), Josie Day, Bridgette Bell, Kristopher Bell, Shane Graham, and Kourtney Atterberry; and sister, Barbara Zulauf of Jacksonville.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Christi Dixon; mother, Hazel Nadean Dixon; grandson, Hunter Wesley Graham; and brother-in-law, Bruce C. Zulauf.

John graduated from Triopia High School in 1971. For thirty-nine years, he worked for Mobile Chemical in Jacksonville as a millwright mechanic. He and Jeanie have been members of First Baptist Church in Meredosia for several years. John enjoyed watching St. Louis Cardinal Baseball and Green Bay Packers Football games. He loved woodworking and spending time with family. John was a loving husband, father, papa, and brother.

A graveside service will be held 10AM Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. Memorial donations are suggested to the First Baptist Church in Meredosia. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.