James Robert Wixson, 75, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away at his home on Monday, May 1, 2023.

James was born on December 13, 1947, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Joseph A. Wixson and Orpha Lou Bywater. He grew up in Salt Lake City and Roy, Utah. James attended Roy High School and graduated in 1965.

He then attended the University of Utah. While attending college he met and married Carol Garcia. They were later divorced. While attending the University of Utah he joined the United States Air Force. He also attended the University of Phoenix.

On December 1, 1980, James married Kay Sampson in Salt Lake City, Utah. James attended the Crown of Life Lutheran Church in Rigby, Idaho. He enjoyed spending time golfing and playing the cornet.

James is survived by his wife Kay Wixson; son, Nicolas Wixson of Idaho Falls, Idaho; daughters: Andrea Wixson (Gavin Groesbeck) of the Salt Lake Valley, Utah, Heather (Jesse) Duncan of Ammon, Idaho, Heidi (Mike) Bowden of Ammon, Idaho, and Teresa Wixson, of Murray, Utah; stepsons: Ryan Kitchen of Star Valley, Wyoming, and Scott Kitchen of Idaho Falls, Idaho; stepdaughter, Lisa Bias of Idaho Falls, Idaho; 19 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Joseph and Orpha Wixson; stepchildren: David Kitchen, Angela Kitchen, and Jennifer Kitchen.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Crown of Life Lutheran Church, 3856 E 300 N, Rigby. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the church. Interment will follow in the Sugar City Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.coltrinmortuary.com .