JOEL J. HIXSON - 83 02/24/2010
 JOEL J. HIXSON Joel J. Hixson, 83, formerly of Sidney and Piqua, died at 9:25 am Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at Piqua Manor Nursing Home. He was born March 4, 1926 in Piqua to the late John R. and Margaret (McQuown) Hixson. Survivors include a daughter, Pamela (Rick) Haney of Piqua; two grandsons, Matthew Murray, Neilson (Carol) Hixson; two great grandchildren, Eva Marie Hixson, and Ian Scott Hixson; a daughter-in-law, Joan Hixson of Piqua; a brother-in-law, Clifford “Kip” McKinney of Springfield; and his friend and former wife, Phyllis Hixson of Piqua. He was preceded in death by two sons, Todd Hixson, Scott Hixson; and a sister, Yvonne McKinney. Mr. Hixson graduated Piqua Central High School in 1947, retired from the Engineering Dept. of the Copeland Company of Sidney, and traveled with and was a member of Stage Hands Union Local #349 working for various commercials and shows. He was a United States Marine Corp veteran having served as a Corporal during World War II. He was a member of the Piqua American legion Post # 184, and the Madison Ave. First Church of God. He was an outdoor person enjoying hiking, woodworking, square dancing and was involved with the Boy Scouts of America for many years. A funeral service will be conducted at 1:30 pm Friday February 26, 2010 at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery where full military honors will be provided by the Veterans Elite Tribute Squad. Visitation will be from 12:30-1:30 pm Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Piqua Salvation Army, 129 S. Wayne St., Piqua, OH 45356. Condolences to the family may also be expressed through www.jamiesonandyannucci.com. CommentsLeave a Reply | 
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