66, passed away Feb. 25, 2016. He was born in Danville, Illinois to the late William and Jean Nixon. He retired after 20 years with the United States Navy with a rank of Chief Petty Officer. William also worked for Jenn Corps in Shelbyville.
He is survived by his loving wife Bonnie R. Nixon; step daughter Zondra Dawn (Robert) Maidwell; grandchildren Austin Michael Nixon, Sebastian James Hunter, and Deacon Robert Lee Maidwell; brother Daniel Nixon; mother in law Harriett Hauger; brother in law Kevin Shepherd, Ernie Wright, and John Wright; sister in law Patti Bronny; son to be Gary Allen Roberts; and many loving nieces and nephews. William was preceded in death by his son Robert Michael Nixon; step son Dewey Wayne Lawson; and father in law Richard E. Wright.
Visitation will be held Thursday March 3rd from 4:00-7:00 PM at Little & Sons Funeral Home Beech Grove Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Friday March 4th at 10:30 AM in the funeral home. Burial to follow at Valhalla Cemetery, Bloomington, Indiana.
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