Claude Nixon Jr.

Claude Nixon Jr., 96, of Fort Worth, Texas passed away on October 7, 2026. Claude was born to Claude and Helen Nixon on March 24, 1930 in Greenwood, Mississippi. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Vanderbilt University where he was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity. After being honorably discharged from the United States Army, Claude obtained his Masters in Business Administration from the University of Mississippi where he was a member of Beta Alpha Psi accounting fraternity. After several accounting jobs across the country, Claude relocated to New Orleans, Louisiana, obtained his Certified Public Accountancy license and joined and became a partner in Bourgeois, Bennett, Thokey & Hickey accounting firm. While working, Claude was a member of many clubs including the AICPA, Kiwanis, and Endymion. After retiring, Claude enjoyed playing golf and socializing and became a Deacon at St. Andrews Catholic Church.

In New Orleans, Claude met and married the love of his life Kay Wainwright Nixon. They married in November 1964, and shared a life and romance that included traveling the world, dancing, playing cards with friends and golfing until her passing in 2005.

Claude was preceded in death by his mother and father and his wife, and son, Claude Nixon III. Claude is survived by his son, William Wainwright Nixon, his wife Laura D. Nixon, and daughter in law Stacey N. Nixon; grandchildren Candice, Claude IV, Christian, Taylor, Miguel, and Maria; and great-children Gracyn and Claude V.

A graveside service will take place at 1 pm on October 16, 2026, at All Saints Mausoleum in Metairie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to charities that help veterans and animals.