Roscoe R. Nix

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Roscoe Nix Obituary

ROSCOE RUSSA NIX (Age 90)
On Wednesday, January 4, 2012, of Union City, GA, formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Emma Sue Coble Nix; father of Veretta T. Nix and Susan Nix (Donald) Webster; grandfather of Briana A. Williams, Tristian K. Webster and Marcus L. Boyd; brother of Anita Jackson, Crispus C. (Edna) Nix, Comer (Ann) Nix, and Pettis (Patricia) Nix. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and good friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, January 11 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. (Alpha Phi Alpha Omega Service to be held at 7:30 p.m.) A Funeral Service will be held at Church of the Redeemer, 1423 Girard Street, NE, Washington, DC, 20017 on Thursday, January 12 at 11 a.m., preceded by a viewing from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park, Rockville, MD. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Jan. 9, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Roscoe Nix

14 Entries

Liz Rubin

April 13, 2012

Dear Mrs. Nix and Family,
Having just received word that Roscoe Nix passed away in January, may I belatedly offer my sincere condolences. He and I spent many years arguing with one another as political opponents on Montgomery County's public television show, "21 This Week," but off the air, we were always friends. Some of my fondest memories over the years are of spending time with Roscoe, such as the time we had lunch together and he told me the history behind his becoming the Superintendent of the county school system, and passed along valuable advice for my own life. Whenever I drive on Route 495 near the Roscoe Nix Elementary School, I feel a sense of pride and honor that we had once been friends. May he rest in peace, and God bless you all.

Dr. Charles M. Bernardo

January 13, 2012

Mrs. Nix and the entire Nix Family:
I remember Roscoe Nix as among the most virtuous and principled public servants I have ever known. As Superintendent of the Montgomery County Public Schools 1975-79, it was my honor to work very closely with him on our goals of enhancing equality of educational opportunity for all students, reducing racial and linguistic isolation, and promoting justice through our Black Action Steps. In our latter lives, it was my great pleasure to visit him whenever I returned to the area. He truly served a greater purpose than his own. I will miss him greatly.

Lisa & Kyle Webb

January 13, 2012

Mrs. Nix, Susan & Family,
We are so honored to have known your husband & Father! What a long incredible life and the memories & examples we have of Mr.Nix, a man of God's Work! A Life Cherished for us all! A Beautiful Loved Family!

Jochebed Jordan

January 12, 2012

Dear Mrs. Nix and the entire Nix Family:
We, Pastor Sutton, the officers and members of Church of Redeemer, Presbyterian (USA) extend our thoughts and prayers to you. Elder Nix was a Redeemer Charter member and, with that, came the fight for justice and freedom for all people. We loved him at Redeemer. He loved us and we are so much better for having him in our lives.
We hope that these expressions of our condolence will bring you comfort during this hour of trial.
God bless,
Jochebed Jordan
Clerk of Session

January 11, 2012

Mrs. Nix, Veratta and Susan, you all ae in our prayers. Mr. Nix was well loved and his legacy goes on forever. May God bless you all. Love and God Bless, Monte and Arthur Boone

January 10, 2012

January 10, 2012

Emma, Veretta, and Susan,
May it comfort you to know that I share your grief.

Johnnie S. Watkins

Harvey Brinson

January 10, 2012

Emma,

Knowing Roscoe has meant many things to me. It has meant knowing someone that I could really rely on, confide in, and trust.

It has meant knowing someone who was not afraid to speak his mind, to fight for justice for all, to stand tall, to speak out forcefully for what is just, and fair, and right...to win and sometimes to lose. But in losing, to learn how to best win the next fight for what is right and just.

Mostly, though, knowing Roscoe has meant that I always had something to be really happy about, and that was that I had him as a true friend.

Knowing Roscoe for 43 years has made me wonder time and again what the whole wide world would look like and be like if there were more people in it just like him.

Shirl and I extend to you, Susan, Veretta and the rest of the family our deepest, heartfelt sympathy. We pray God's blessing to all of you in these hours of deepest sorrow, and hope that you gain a measure of comfort knowing that we also share your grief and sorrow.

Harvey and Shirl

Marlene Smith

January 10, 2012

Veretta,
It was a blessing to read about your father; his life and his legacy. May you and your family be comforted by hapy memories of this incredible man of God. May God bless and comfort you now and always.

J. Harrison Ager

January 9, 2012

I met Roscoe in the mid 50's. We were chartered members of The Church of The Redeemer (Presbyterian) Jeff Rodgers was the minister.

We are sorry to hear of his death. Our prayers goes out to his family and remember the good old days of the 50's vand 60's-our protests.

January 9, 2012

May your memories of happier times help you all to cope and endure these difficult days.

Addie Wilson

January 9, 2012

May you be comforted in knowing that Our Heavenly Father knows the pain we feel when a dear loved one dies. He has promised to bring back to life all those in the grave. May you have peace.

Bob Stokes 33*

January 9, 2012

To Emma and brother Roscoe's entire family.
Always remembering the 1950's and 1960's with Roscoe.

Profound Condolences
Chuck Stone
Founding Member
Congressional Black Caucus

Bob Stokes 33*
The Mother Lodge
London U.K.

January 9, 2012

Dear Veretta and Family,
We were deeply sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved father, Mr. Roscoe R. Nix. Please know our prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,

Denise and Michael White
Scott Depot, West Virginia

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