Loren Arthur Nix Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Loren Arthur Nix, resident of Midwest City, graduated to Heaven on March 21, 2019. He was 73 years old. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday March 26, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Candlewood Chapel, Ford Funeral Home in Midwest City, OK. Loren was born on September 24, 1945 in Lawton, Oklahoma to Leonard A. Nix and Mariam (Jones) Nix. He graduated from Lawton High School in Lawton, Oklahoma. He joined the United States Army on March 17, 1964 and was honorably discharged on March 15, 1968. He married Kathy (Henderson) Nix on July 25, 1987. He worked as a truck driver for Nabisco and retired from there after many years of service. Loren was an avid Oklahoma University football fan. He enjoyed going to breakfast with his Nabisco friends and visiting family in Lawton. He loved fishing and watching his favorite tv shows with his dog Toby. He enjoyed taking care of his lawn and becoming friends with all the neighbors. Loren will always be remembered for his infectious smile and mischievous personality, as well as his loving and giving spirit. He is survived by his wife Kathy, of the home ; two daughters; Keri Nix of the home and Lori Nix of Oklahoma City; his son, Larry Nix and wife, Meagan, of Eden, North Carolina; two brothers; Jim Nix of Lawton, OK and Dee Nix and wife Beverly, of Lawton, OK, Brother in-law John Henderson and wife Zela of Broken Arrow, OK; Sister in-law Robbye Nix of Lawton, OK; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He also leaves countless other family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Leonard Nix; mother, Mariam Nix; sister, Wanda Johnson; brothers, Robert Nix and Leon Nix; sister in law, Daviline Nix; brother in-law, Ernest Johnson; son, Chief Warrant Officer Shane Colton and grandson, Lance Colton.

Loren Arthur Nix

September 24, 1945 - March 21, 2019