John Cleveland Nixon
June 27, 1931 - December 23, 2019
John Cleveland Nixon went to be with the Lord at age 88. He is survived by his three children, Valerie (Jim) Hawk, Bruce R. Nixon, and Tim (Anne) Nixon; six grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; two sisters, Lila (Jimmy)Eagle and Myrie Nabors and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. John is preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Mary Ann Nixon; one son, John Cleveland Nixon, Jr.; six brothers; and one sister. He was a member of SmokeRise Baptist Church where he served as an inactive deacon. He was a 60 year member of the Masonic Lodge. John proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and retired after 20 years of service. Visitation will be Friday, December 27, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. with the funeral service to follow at 1:00 p.m. at The New Gardendale Funeral Home. Burial will be at Highland Memorial Gardens.
John Cleveland Nixon went to be with the Lord at age 88. He is survived by his three children, Valerie (Jim) Hawk, Bruce R. Nixon, and Tim (Anne) Nixon; six grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; two sisters, Lila (Jimmy)Eagle and Myrie... View Obituary & Service Information