Thomas “Tom” Nixon, 86, of Panama City, Florida passed away Monday, October 26, 2020.
Tom retired as a senior master sergeant with 20 years of service. He was in the USAF and served in the Korean and Vietnam wars. Tom was a member of the ACME Masonic Lodge for over 60 years. He enjoyed baking, wine making, jewelry making, and loved driving the hot rods for the Shriners in local parades.
He is preceded in death by his previous wife, Evelyn Nixon; son, Tommy Nixon; sister, and parents.
He is survived by his loving wife, Aredia “Rita” Gober; children, Katrina Ward, Pam Rhodes, and Robin Calhoun (Jim); brother-in-law, Willis “Wayne” Hines; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held 10:00 A.M. Monday, November 2, 2020 at Kent- Forest Lawn Funeral Home with Reverend Lisa Martin officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. Sunday, November 1, 2020 at the funeral home.
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