Rev. Dr. Echol Lee Nix, Jr.

To the Nix Family and friends and scholarly colleagues, I am reminded of the scripture, As iron sharpens iron, so does a friend. In the pursuit of happiness God sends us a comforter, His Son, may God bless you all and may you continue the legacy of the Late Echol Lee Nix Jr. Who was scholar, a friend, but most of all, God's chosen. I met Dr. Nix, Jr. In the 5th grade and his love and respect for me never wavered. It didn't matter if my clothes were old or my hair nappy, he treated me like a sister. From Southlawn Elementary to GW CARVER H.S and beyond making our trek to Georgia and the Carolinas. I would be the turtle of the bunch. Please accept my sincere condolences for if I could snatch him back I would but I am not God. John Lennon has a song titled the Good die young. He is a Rose leaning to the other side. 1990 MCDONALD'S FUTURE BLACK HISTORY MAKERS AWARDEES: Echol Lee Nix Jr. AND PAMELA HOLT .

I learned belatedly of Dr. Echol Nix's passing. Echol was a classmate at BU, and I admired him deeply for his combination of theological scholarship with vocational clarity. On first meeting him, you could just tell that he was going to make (and was already making) a great impact in the lives of others. He was remarkably self-possessed and was thereby an inspiration to consider the existential import of one's own academic work. I'm so sorry for the loss to his family, friends, students, and colleagues. I hope they continue to be comforted in these times. Thomas D. Carroll

I want to extend my sincere deepest condolences to the family Brother Echol Nix Jr.. Echol and I were classmates at Morehouse. I will never forget how genuine and kind Echol was and this left an indelible impression on me. May God be with his family during this difficult time.

McKenzie, you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you in the days ahead. Your dad was a great man and will be sorely missed. Stephanie Ayers, Greenville, SC

To the family and McKenzie..we are sorry for the loss of your dad but we know he will live on in your heart. Your dad was an icon when he worked for us at the Evans Learning Center and we will forever keep him in our hearts. Apostle Sherwood L Evans SR.

To a Morehouse Brother, stedfast, honest, true. Thank you Echol for all you have done to support your alma mater, particularly the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel and its founding dean, Lawrence Edward Carter Sr. with your edited work "In the Beginning: The Martin Luther King Jr. Chapel at Morehouse College." Your legacy will forever be intertwined with the Morehouse legacy. Terry F. Walker Sr. '89, Director of Chapel Relations

I have known Echol since the 2nd grade and he was one of my oldest and dearest friends,

He was one of the best of us. Humble, Loving, and Christ like. He loved Jehovah and was inspired by Christ and worked to live by his example. His loving family with their well spoken words during his home going are a fitting testament to him.

Jonathan "Toia" Hardy fellow alumni, Southlawn Elementary, GW Carver Jr. High, c/o 91 GW Carver Sr. High

My heartfelt condolences to the Nix family. I am remembering Dr. Echol Nix as an esteemed colleague, who was quick to open his heart and mind to those he met. A person like no other, a huge loss to us at Claflin, and a huge loss to the world. His memory lives on in those whose lives he touched. Shurli Makmillen

Sending love, compassion and sympathy. Jr. Was a good friend and will truly be missed.

Rev. Larry Lewis Sr. & Family

We extend our deepest condolences to the Nix family. Our prayer is that God will grant you peace and comfort during this time of bereavement. May the Lord give you courage and strength to face the days ahead. Trustee Board Springfield Baptist Church 600 East McBee Avenue Greenville, South Carolina

I am so sorry about your brother and my bestie as a Close friend Mr. Echols was my light and my condolences to his daughter McKenzie I will keep your family in my prayers.

God bless the work and memory of Rev. Dr.Echol Nix, my brother in Christ. May this alumnus of Boston Univerity rest in the arms of the Lord. Rev.Dr.Imani-Sheila Newsome-Camara, Pastor, Greenwood Memorial United Methodist Chruch, Boston, MA.

Dr. Nix was an amazing role model and hard working professor. Speaking to him 3 days before his passing, remembering him tell me what a wonderful student I was and how successful I would be in the future. He repeated "Keep in touch Ms. Warren". May your soul be at rest. To his family, I pray for all of your strength. -Ahjanai Warren, Claflin University Alumna

We extend our deepest condolences to the Nix family. Our prayer is that God will grant you peace and comfort during this time of bereavement. May the Lord give you courage and strength to face the days ahead. Trustee Board Springfield Baptist Church 600 East McBee Street Greenville, South Carolina

With Deepest Sympathy In The Loss Of Your Loved One. Julia M. Flowers. Peoples Baptist Church of Boston, Massachusetts, 28269.

To the family of Dr. Echol Nix, Jr. No sympathy is deep enough, no words are caring enough to take away sorrow. Please know that you are and will continue to be in so many thoughts and prayers. Frances Davis, Peoples Baptist Church, Boston, MA

My favorite memory of dear Dr. Nix is of the consistency in which he would alway weave his love of his daughter, his pride in being a Morehouse man, and the ancestral wisdom of Benjamin Mays or Martin Luther King Jr. into any conversationand with his signature smile.

Prayers for his family and loved ones. He was a bright light who will not dim with the news of his passing or with the marching of time. That light will glow with each mention of his name further strengthening his legacy as a teacher, a scholar, and a dad.

His voice was true.

Catherine Adams, Claflin Humanities colleague

While at Morehouse, Echol exhibited so much poise and character. We all knew that he was destined to be a great man and to be a great leader, and also, a great father. We were not wrong. As a classmate, I want to give my condolences. He will forever be in our hearts.

Our deepest condolences to the family during your time of bereavement. Sherry Caldwell and mom, Lorean

Praying that God will comfort your heart, uplift your spirit and carry you through this time of sadness to a place of peace with heartfelt sympathy. Springfield Baptist Church Ushers Ministry Greenville SC Lorine Dogan, President

Dr. Nix was an amazing person and professor and I'll never forget how passionate he was about his teachings. I am truly grateful to have had him as a professor. My prayers go out to his daughter, McKenzie and to his family. I know this must be a hard time for you all, but I am praying for you all's strength and peace.

LaQuasia C. , Claflin University

My prayers for the family and friends of Dr. Nix. May God continue to keep you in his arms during this time of loss. KDJ

Dear McKenzie, One of my fondest memories of your father is how he would light up every time he talked about you. You brought so much joy to him. We're keeping you and your family in our thoughts during this sad time. With warm wishes, Lisa Knight, Furman University

Thank you Mr. Nix for being a great mentor in my time of need . Taja N. Claflin University

My thoughts and prayers are with the Nix Family. May the love of God comfort you during your time of sorrow. Love, Tara Hunter, Mobile, Alabama

You will never be forgotten. RM

My thoughts and prayers are your family. Mr. Echol was an inspiration to everyone around him. He will be greatly missed.

To my dear great niece McKenzie and the Nix family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time of you all lives. God will comfort you and I will be there to hold your hand. Love, Uncle Derrick Duncan

Dear McKenzie my heart is sad right along with you. I am praying for you and your family for God's comfort. I will always remember seeing your picture with your Dad at the Father-daughter dance. Hold all the good memories in your heart. God bless you.j2

Dear McKenzie, May you and all your family find support and comfort during this season of sadness. With warm wishes, Albert Blackwell, Furman University

We are thinking of the family of Dr. Nix and pray the God will comfort them during this time. Darrel and Lorna Thomas - Springfield Baptist Church Greenville, SC

McKenzie, remembering you in my prayers. Love, Hailey Martin Springfield Baptist Church Greenville, SC

Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Trustee Chutney & Kendra Martin-Wright Springfield Baptist Church Greenville, SC

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God continue to bless you.

Deacon & Mrs. George W. Martin and Family Springfield Baptist Church Greenville, SC

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.