William D. "Dub" Nix
August 26, 1936 ~ September 17, 2017 (age 81) 81 Years OldShare using:
William D. "Dub" Nix, age 81 of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, passed from this life to his heavenly home on Sunday, September 17, 2017, surrounded by his family. Dub was born August 26, 1936, in the Oak Hill Community, the son of Marion and Adell "Turknett" Nix . He was a graduate of Broken Bow High School. Dub and Daisy ”Parker" Nix were united in marriage on February 9, 1957. He had lived in Broken Bow all of his life and owned and operated Nix Garage for over 40 years. Dub was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Broken Bow and had the privilege of serving as a Deacon on the Board for 30 years. Dub was a Sunday School Teacher and drove the church van for many years. He also provided Christmas in his home for many orphan children from Hillcrest Orphan Home in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Dub's greatest love was time with his children and grandchildren. His memory will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Dub was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Adell "Turknett" Nix; his adopted son, Willie Parker; his sister, Faye Hunkapillar and brother, Bobby Nix.
His memory will be forever cherished by his wife of 60 years, Daisy "Parker" Nix of the home; his children, son, Terry Nix and wife Sarah of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, daughter, Sarah Tidmore and husband Bob of Muskogee, Oklahoma, daughter, Debbie Miller and husband Stan of Branson, Missouri, son, Glendell Nix and fiancé Margaret Kannard of Edmond, Oklahoma and son, Kent Nix and wife Carey of Broken Bow, Oklahoma; 25 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, church family and countless friends.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Bunch-Singleton Funeral Home in Broken Bow.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Assembly of God Church in Broken Bow with the Pastor Terry Bradley and Pastor Stan Miller officiating.
Interment will follow at the Hochatown Cemetery in Hochatown, Oklahoma. .