Ray Nixon
APRIL 6, 1934 – OCTOBER 16, 2019
Ray Nixon, 85, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday October 16, 2019.
His visitation will be on Sunday from 12-2 at Roselawn Funeral Home. Celebration of Life will begin at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home. Rev. Brian Blass is officiating.
Mr. Nixon is survived by his wife of 64 years, Patsy Stephenson Nixon; 2 sons; Steve Nixon(Lynn), and Patrick Nixon(Laura), grandchildren, Ginny Sumrall(Jon), Stephen Nixon, Elizabeth Nixon, Will Nixon, Matt Nixon, 4 great-grandchildren, Sam Sumrall, Sadie Sumrall, Stella Sumrall, and Selah Sumrall. Sister, Doris Tuten(Johnny).
He is preceded in death by parents Bob and Dessie Nixon, twin brother, and Raymond Nixon.
He was a longtime active member of Central Baptist Church. Ray served on Decatur City Council for 12 years, Administrator Services Director, and Volunteered in many civic organizations.
Pallbearers include Stephen Nixon, Will Nixon, Matt Nixon, Will Stephenson, Matt Stephenson, and Tim Nixon. Honorary pallbearers are Max Patterson, Steve Abbott, Steve Tooten, Clarke Rountree, and Richard Nixon. Memorials may be made to Central Baptist Church.
