Robert W. Mixon

Robert W. "Bob" Mixon Battle Creek Robert W. "Bob" Mixon, 65, of Battle Creek, died at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence, with his family at his side, Sunday, October 5, 2008. He was born in Brilliant, Alabama to Robert L. and Myrtle (Shirey) Mixon on August 17, 1943. As a child, he moved with his family to Battle Creek. Bob was a 1961 graduate of Lakeview High School and attended Kellogg Community College. In 1996, he retired from Plant Service at the Kellogg Company, where he was employed for 31½years. Bob married the former Constance J. Keagle in Battle Creek June 11, 1988. Surviving are Connie, his wife of 20 years; two daughters, Stacy J. (Drew) Schweitzer and Kirsten A. (Scott) Waltrip, both of Battle Creek; a son, Derek A. (Michelle) Mixon of Lowell; two grandchildren, D.J. and Jordan Mixon; his parents, Robert and Myrtle Mixon of Guin, AL; and Bob was excited about the birth of another grandson, Liam Waltrip, expected by the end of this month. Bob was a member of the Kellogg 25 Year Club; and the Family Y Center, where he was a member of the Board of Directors. He enjoyed racquetball, running and was a fitness fanatic. In his younger years, he played City Recreation basketball and softball. He enjoyed the outdoors, walking on the beach and caring for his yard. At the request of the family, friends may call after 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home where they will be received 1:00-3:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. Services to celebrate Bob's life will be held at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 9, 2008. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Family Y Center or Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com