Harold Nix

Harold Nix, 91, of Rabun Gap, GA passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Mountain View Nursing Center.  He was born November 21, 1924 to Thomas Ernest Nix and Lillian Irene Billingsley Nix.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Evelyn Chastain Nix, a brother, Jimmy Nix; and two sisters, Annie Nix Lanich, and Mildred Nix Hollifield; and a son-in-law, Dwight Loggins, and his step-father, George Nix.

He is survived by his wife Dorothy Willis Nix; three daughters, Wanda Nix Loggins, Peggy Tilson (Randall), and Kathy Ledford (Charles); one brother, Earl Nix of Scaly Mtn., NC; and three sisters, Awa Smith of Demorest, Mary Jane Kennedy of Demorest, and Pearl Brown of Martin.  Also surviving are six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Mr. Nix was a World War II veteran and was a long time landscaper. He was a member of Flats of Middle Creek Baptist Church and was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.  He enjoyed growing plants.

The family will receive friends at Beck Funeral Home on Saturday, November 12, 2016 from 6 PM to 8 PM.  Funeral Services will be held at 2 PM, Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Flats of Middle Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Marty Kilby, officiating.  Burial will follow in Scaly Mtn. Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Kenneth Kilby officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 15, C/O Commander Doug Wayne, 317 Stonewall Estates Dr. Tiger, GA 30576.

Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Georgia, is in charge of the arrangements. If there are any questions, please call 706-782-9599. An online Memorial Register Book is available at www.beckfuneralhome.com.