Gary Eugene Nixon was born in Fort Pierce, Florida to the late Doris Nixon and James Nixon, Sr. on November 22, 1960. He completed his primary and secondary education in the public schools of Saint Lucie County. Gary graduated from Fort Pierce Central High School with the Class of 1979.
At an early age Gary joined Mount Moriah Primitive Baptist Church with his family. Later he moved his membership to Greater Faith Church of God. Gary started working at a young age. He worked for Howard Johnson, Saint Lucie County Sheriff’s Department, Broward County Driver License Department, and Publix’s Fleet Maintenance Division. He loved family, friends, sports, traveling, and taking cruises.
The Lord called him to rest on January 16, 2023, He was preceded in death by his father: James Nixon, Sr.; mother: Doris Nixon; brothers: James Nixon, Jr., Archie Nixon, Joe Nixon, Carl Nixon; sisters: Patricia Nixon and Doris Nixon.
His legacy of love and service will be fondly remembered by his sisters: Irene Nixon, Rose (Claude) Tolbert; brothers: Ronald (Martha) Nixon, Johnny (Carolyn) Nixon; sisters-in-law: Joann Nixon and Julia Nixon; aunts: Annie Jewel of Buffalo, New York, Ollie Jackson, and Temple Howell of Fort Pierce, Florida; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Public visitation for Gary Eugene Nixon will take place on Friday, January 27, 2023 from 3:00pm-7:00pm at Stone Brothers Funeral Home in Fort Pierce, FL. Funeral services will convene on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Pierce, FL beginning at 11:00am. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery.
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Gary I love you so much and I am so sorry I had to find out about you this way. I am praying for you and will never forget you. Thank you for everything and I Miss you more than you will ever know 🤎
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Gary was my former coworker,friend and adopted brother. He was always there for me,my move from Dade to Brwd was devastating. I didn't know anyone in Brwd,he drove me from the hospital to my home hardly knowing who I was except being a coworker. We were there for each other, taking each other to outpatient services...lol..he helped me celebrate my birthday 3yrs ago..mine on the 15th and his the 22nd. I'm going to miss you more than you'll ever know. 😢 I love you Mr Nixon...we will meet again. The Nixon family,remain strong and vigilant
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Family, don't let go of your precious memories. They'll get you through this difficult time. FPC C/O '74
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I'm Praying for the family of Gary Eugene Nixon. "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning." Rev. Frances Harris
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