Robert Nix

Robert D. "Bob" Nix, 83, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, at Southeast Hospital.

He was born Aug. 1, 1937, in Delta to Walter and Opal Gibbons Nix.

Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1955 until 1959 and was stationed on the U.S.S. Benner. After his service, he married Margaret Long on March 11, 1960, in Advance, Missouri.

Throughout his working years, Bob worked for Cape Ready Mix, Drury and Georgia Pacific. He also served his community as part of the Cape Girardeau Police Department Auxiliary in the 1960s. He was a member of Emerald Street Church of God.

Bob cherished his family and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Loving survivors include his wife of 60 years, Margaret Nix of Jackson; children, Robin (Robert) Wilson of Jackson, Robert D. (Sarah) Nix Jr. of Ratliff City, Oklahoma, and John (Angie) Nix of Oak Ridge; brother, Jerry Nix of Sedgewickville, Missouri; sister, Sue Owens of Scott City; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and -nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Patricia Brady; sister-in-law, Jane Nix; and brothers-in-law, Ronnie Owens and Don Brady.

Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Friday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. with Brother Jeff Lohrstorfer officiating. Burial will follow at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

Memorial donations may be given to Emerald Street Church of God, 500 Emerald St., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701.

Online condolences may be shared at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.