He was born in Hickman, Tennessee, the son of the late Ernest Cecil Nixon and Nellie Gray Orange Nixon. Mr. Nixon retired from Hermitage Elementary School as a principal after 41 years of educational service. He also worked at Dodson, Neely’s Bend, Union Hill, Stanford Montessori, and Glen Gary Elementary Schools. He shared 70 wonderful years of marriage with his sweetheart, Margaret Earline Nixon, before her passing in April of 2018. Mr. Nixon served our country in the United States Navy, and was an Elder and longtime active member of Corinth Church of Christ.
In addition to his parents and wife, he is preceded in death by his brother, H.C. Nixon.
He is survived by his son, Dr. Larry (Janet) Nixon; grandson, Zach (Amy) Nixon; great grandson, Ryan Nixon; friends, Phyllis and Mica; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be at Hermitage Funeral Home on Sunday, February 24 from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm, and Monday, February 25 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am.
The Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at Hermitage Funeral Home on Monday, February 25 at 11:00 am with Bro. Alan Hutchinson and Bro. Ralph Neal officiating.
Military Honors and Entombment will follow at Hermitage Memorial Gardens.
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