Nov 5, 2018

James W. Nixon, 82, of Washington, died Saturday, November 3, 2018, in Premier Washington Health Center.

He was born November 26, 1935, in Washington, a son of the late George W. and Sarah Kerr Nixon.

Mr. Nixon worked as a facilities manager at Drakenfield.

In his free time, he loved to dance.

Surviving are a daughter, Debora (Donald) Nixon-Trojan of Lugoff, S.C.; a brother, Don (Marybelle) Nixon of Jefferson; four grandchildren, Ryan Trojan, James Craig, Christina Louk and Collin James Nixon; nine great-grandchildren, including a great-grandson who bears his name, David James Trojan; many nieces and nephews; and his girlfriend, Virginia Six.

Deceased are his wife, Patricia L. Donley, who died July 6, 2011; three children, Patricia Nixon, Diana Craig and Ricky James Nixon; a brother, George Nixon; four sisters, Marie, Alice, Lily and Ellen; and a grandson, Eric Pavian.

All services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Washington Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at www.hummellandjones.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Hummell and Jones Funeral Home, Thomas W. Hummell, supervisor, Douglas M. Jones, director.