NIXON, James Hugh

NIXON, CARMICHAEL, BEERENDS, FYE, MILLER, SPAULDING, SCHNECKLOTH

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 1/3/2009 at 15:29:18

"The Fairfield Ledger", Wednesday, December 24, 2008, Page 8

NIXON, James H. -- James H. NIXON, 65, a former Stockport resident, died Monday evening, Dec. 22, 2008, at Villa Del Sol Center in Marshalltown.

The funeral is set for 10:30 a.m. Monday at Stockport Methodist Church, with the Rev. Michael Renken officiating.

Burial, with military rites, will be at Spencer Cemetery.

Masonic rites are set for 6 p.m. Sunday at Behner Funeral Home.

Family visitation is scheduled from 6:30-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Behner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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"The Fairfield Ledger", Friday, December 26, 2008, Page 8

NIXON, James H. -- James H. NIXON, 65, formerly of Stockport, IA, died Monday, December 22, 2008, at the Villa Del Sol Center in Marshalltown, IA.

Visitation with the family will be 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday, December 28, 2008, at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield with Masonic Rites starting at 6:00 PM.

Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M. Monday, December. 29, 2008 (sic) at Stockport Methodist Church in Stockport, Iowa with Rev. Michael Renken officiating. Burial with military rites will be at Spencer Cemetery North of Stockport, IA.

Cards and memorials to Stockport United Methodist Church may be sent c/o:

204 E. Church
Gilman, IA 50106

James Hugh NIXON, was born March 7, in Stockport, IA to James S. and Elizabeth (CARMICHAEL) NIXON. He was raised on the family farm south of Stockport and attended Stockport schools. He was active in 4-H, music, and later FFA. He graduated in 1959 and attended Iowa State University in Ames, graduating in 1964. He returned to Stockport to farm with his father and raise Southdown and Corridale sheep. He attended the Iowa State Fair for many years and won many ribbons with both breeds. In 1966, he became a member of the 34th Army Band in Fairfield, IA. He retired from the Band in 2001 after 35 years of service.

He married Shirley BEERENDS FYE on June 7, 1981. He continued to farm and raise sheep until his illness began in 2003. He was a member of the Stockport United Methodist Church, the American Legion, and Workman Masonic Lodge.

He is survived by his wife; three stepsons: Bill (Jane) FYE of Randolph, NE, Carl (Jodi) FYE of Gilman, IA, and Joe (Deon) FYE of Portland, OR; seven stepgrandchildren; one sister, Patricia (Wayne) MILLER of Keosauqua, IA; one half-brother, Jack (Alice) SPAULDING of San Luis Obispo, CA; one sister-in-law, Barbara (Ron) SCHNECKLOTH of Davenport, IA; five nieces and nephews, and several great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Larry NIXON.

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