Dixon Watson Driggs ’43

Dixon died June 26, 2003, following an extended illness. He was 82.

A Philadelphia native, he prepped for Princeton at the Choate School. While on campus, he was a member of Cap and Gown.

During WWII, Dixon served as a 12th Air Force Division fighter pilot, with 71 missions over Africa and the continent. His decorations included the Air Medal with five oak leaf clusters, Distinguished Flying Cross, and Purple Heart.

Dixon spent the bulk of his professional life in Atlanta, primarily as an entrepreneur in various fields. He retired to Sea Island, Ga., in 1991.

Dixon is survived by his wife of 57 years, Eulalia; two daughters, Lisa Curtis and Diane Mallory; three grandchildren; and his sister, Patricia Kelsey.

To the entire family, we extend our most heartfelt condolences.

The Class of 1943