of Hot Springs, AR
February 8, 1927 - August 25, 2012
Sammy L. Nix, 85, of Hot Springs died August 25, 2012 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Mr. Nix was retired from the Arkansas Power and Light Company, a member of First Baptist Church in Hot Springs and former Commander of the American Legion, Post 4 of Forrest City.
Survivors include his wife, Selma Nix of Hot Springs; sons, Gary Nix (Gert) of Hot Springs and Glenn Nix (Rebecca) of Charleston, MO; grandchildren, Natalie, Lee, Ginger and Zach and great grandchildren, Tessa, Marley, Bella, Luca, Sam and Lily. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Evie Alice Nix; sister, Val; and brothers, Leslie, Shannon, Orville and Ralph.
Visitation will be from 11:30 till 12:30 Wednesday August 29, 2012 at Roller Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis. Graveside service will follow at 1:00 PM at Crittenden Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to the Disabled Veterans National Foundation.
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15 Condolence(s)
Nan Montgomery Signorelli
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Mrs. Nix, Gert, Glen and all of your beautiful family,
I just heard about Sam and I am shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. I am so glad I got to spend some time with you all and back in touch after so many years. He will be missed by everyone who knew him and never forgotten. My deepest condolences and love to you all.
Nan
Aletta Daniels Jones Stull
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Selma, so sorry to hear of your loss. Remember all the good times we had with Mother and Daddy...As you know we lost Mother in 83 and Daddy passed away in 2007...They loved living on the same street as you and Sam...
Jason and Michelle Bolenbaugh
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
My wife and I did not know Mr. Nix, but we are friends with Gert and Ginger. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family on this day.
Tim, Peppy & Josh Madison
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
We are sorry about your loss. Prayerfully thinking of all the Nix family!
Your friends and Neighbors,
Tim, Peppy & Josh
Sonia Nix Spears
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Aunt Selma,
I'm so sorry to hear about Uncle Sam. I will always remember that jolly laugh and sweet spirit he had. Please take care and my deepest sympathy to you, Glen and Gary.--Sonia
Linda Nix
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Dear sweet Selma and boys,
I was so sorry to hear about Sams passing. We have so many wonderful memories of Uncle Sam, Selma and the boys. The Nix family was always so special to me and I'll never forget the funny things Sam would come up with and the kindness and sweet nature of his wonderful wife, Aunt Selma. Please know my heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you and the family. I'll never forget!
Love, Linda
Ray DeLee
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
I will truly miss the friendship of Sam that we have had throughout the years at First Baptist in Hot Springs.
Rev. Judy Wilson Clark
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Thinking of you and your family and holding you in my prayers in this time of loss.
Brenda McBride
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Becca and Glen,
Sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jody Griffin Hunter
Monday, August 27, 2012
Sending our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Our warmest condolences,
Patrick Griffin and
Jody Griffin Hunter
L.A. and Betty Williams
Monday, August 27, 2012
Selma. we will really miss Sam--always enjoyed his quick wit. Have fond memories of our trips with you guys . Our prayers are with you and your family.
Susie Carter Wiggins
Monday, August 27, 2012
My prayers are with you all as you go through these days. I am blessed and grateful to have known Sambo - he was a wonderful, loving man, and he will be sorely missed by all who knew him. May God's healing mercies abide with all of you, now.
Ava Haley
Monday, August 27, 2012
Dear Aunt Selma, Gary and Glen. So sorry to hear about Uncle Sammy. We loved him so much. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. All those Nix men were wonderful men and I loved every one of them. What a reunion in Heaven for all of them. God bless you all.
Ava
Susie Osborn
Monday, August 27, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry for your loss.
Ed and Francys Smitherman
Monday, August 27, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sammy will be missed. He was such a joy to be around and always brought a smile to everyone's face........