Terry Michael Nixten

Terry Nixten was born to Robert Lee Nixten Sr. and Patricia Gallagher (nee Fritz) in Columbus, Ohio. Terry served in the U.S. Marine Corps and attained the rank of E5 Sergeant. He served for 3 years, 11 months, and 2 days, before getting out just short of

his 4 years to attend The Ohio State University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Finance. He was an avid Buckeyes fan all his life. Terry worked in the car business for many years selling and leasing cars. He worked for Member Benefits

Leasing, visiting credit unions and selling them his leasing program.

Terry moved to Jacksonville, Florida, in 1998, but continued to root for the Buckeyes. He eventually retired from his job as a Goodyear Store Manager in Jacksonville, Florida.

Known and loved for his optimism, outgoing personality, and great sense of humor, Terry enjoyed visiting beaches, reading novels, working on crossword puzzles, spending time with family and friends, watching golf tournaments, and cheering on his

beloved Ohio State Buckeyes.

Terry’s parents and son Terry Michael Nixten Jr. predeceased him.

Surviving him are his wife Carol Nixten, daughter Colleen Hickman (husband Kyle), grandson Mason Hickman, daughter Caroline Jennifer Ives, grandson Remy Kraus, brother Robert Lee Nixten Jr., sister Vickie Browning, stepdaughter Sarah Beth Zaoutsos (husband John), step-grandchildren Zacchaeus, Zoe, and Zander Zaoutsos, and stepson Nicholas Roden.

There will be a Celebration of Life held for Terry in Columbus, Ohio, most likely in March.

Terry’s family would like to thank the paramedics who took him to the hospital as well as the staff of Baptist South who cared for Terry in his last days