Obituary of James F. Hixson

James Forrester Hixson, 68, of Hixson passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017. Mr. Hixson retired from Carpenter's Local #74 where he served as president for over twenty years and was a member for forty eight years. He was preceded in death by his father, Claude Hixson; mother, Pauline Driggins; brother, Fred Poteet. Survivors include his wife, Deborah Ferry Hixson; sons, Jamie (Jenny) Hixson of Chattanooga, Josh Hixson of Chattanooga, Jeremy (Leslie Ann) Worthington of Dayton, Josh (Shauntae) Worthington of Dayton; brothers, Bill (Kathy ) Hixson of Dayton and Paul (Julie) Poteet of West Palm Beach, FL; sister, Claudia (Frank) Hamrock of Chesapeake, VA; six grandchildren. There will be a time of remembrance for all family and friends from 6-8 PM on Friday evening, January 13, 2017 at Carpenter's Local #74, 6260 Dayton Blvd. Hixson, TN 37343. Arrangements are by Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 8911 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy-Daisy (423) 843-2525 Share your memories, stories and photos at www.legacyfuneralhome.com.