Kenneth Wayne Nix

Kenneth Wayne Nix, lovingly known to many as Cowboy Ken, passed away at the age of 70. Born on March 7, 1955, in Houston, Texas, he was the cherished son of the late George Ralph Nix and Nellie Grace Nix. A proud Texan through and through, Ken devoted his life to the city he called home, shaping not only the world around him but the hearts of everyone blessed to know him.

Ken was a devoted father of six and took tremendous pride in each one of them. He was also a grandfather of 10 who were the light of his life. He truly felt blessed to have all of them in his life.

Ken is preceded in death by his father George Nix, his mother Nellie Nix, his older brother, George Ralph Nix Jr., his baby sister Karen Nix, his oldest son Wayne Monroe Nix, and his oldest grandson Capt. Chase Tyler Cole.

Ken is survived by his children, daughter Kenna Leigh Cole & husband William; son Aaron Conrad Nix & wife Katie; daughter Mckenzie Rae Camacho & husband Justin; daughter Addie Michelle Nix; and son Tristan Blake Nix. His beloved grandchildren Peyton Riley Cole, Isabella Parker Cole, Kaleb Wayne Nix, Wyatt James Buttler, Juliette Renee Nix, Dominic Wayne Nix, Gabriel Aaron Nix, Kylo Jayce Camacho, and Josie Fay Rehmatullah. His siblings, brother Russell Nix & wife Diane and sister Melisa Black & husband Robert Jr.. Then his many nieces and nephews, Julian Gillespie Gallardo, Ryan Nix, Jordan Latrache, Robert Black III, and Savana Black. Plus a wide circle of extended family and friends who loved him deeply.

He also shared a deep and meaningful bond with Brandon Hames, who became family in every way that matters.

Ken had a gift for creating things with his hands and putting his heart into everything he touched. As the owner of Ken’s Construction, he earned the respect of countless people through his honesty, craftsmanship, and steadfast dedication. His deep love for true Texas barbecue became one of the defining joys of his life and inspired him to create Ken’s Custom BBQ Pits & Welding. Every pit he built carried his signature blend of creativity, precision, and pride. For Ken, barbecuing was not about cooking—it was about people gathering together, sharing stories, group laughter, and endless love spent around good food and warm company.

Later in life, Ken continued working with the same drive that had always defined him, serving as Warehouse Manager for Linron Company until retiring at age 67. Hard work ran in his veins; it was one of the many ways he cared for the people he loved.

Ken will be remembered for his unmistakable laugh, his steady work ethic, his generous spirit, and his love for family, food, and the Lone Star State. He built a legacy not only through the things he created, but through the kindness, strength, and warmth he shared so freely.

A celebration of life honoring Ken will be held on Friday, February 6th, at noon, at The Settegast-Kopf Co. In True Cowboy Ken fashion, family and friends are encouraged to honor him by wearing their Go Texans Rodeo attire, boots, and western wear, celebrating the Texas Pride he lived by everyday.

Those who knew him will carry his memory forward—with gratitude, with stories, and with love. He will forever be remembered and profoundly missed.