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William "Bill" Hixon Obituary
William "Bill" Owen Hixon, age 87, a resident of Banks, died Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 2:30 pm from Brundidge United Methodist Church with Dillard Funeral Home of Troy directing. Interment will follow in Ramah Cemetery with Dillard Funeral Home of Troy directing. Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2020 from 5 pm until 7 pm at Dillard Funeral Home in Troy.
He is survived by his daughters: Kim Wise (Layne) of Troy, Beth Collier (John) of Troy; son: Billy Hixon (Laura) of Banks; grandchildren: Tyler Wise (Lacy) of Homewood, Emily Claire Wise of Mountain Brook, Brock Collier of Birmingham, Sam Collier of Troy, Hanna Hixon Jordan (Brandon) of Troy, Ross Hixon (Amy) of Banks, Rush Hixon of Troy; great grandchildren: Knight Wise, Hixon Jordan, and Brooks Hixon.
He is preceded in death by his parents: John Delma Hixon and Annie Brabham Hixon; wife of 60 years: Elizabeth Claire "Betty" Dickinson Hixon; sisters: Mildred Hixon Renfroe - brother-in-law: Max Renfroe, Annette Hixon Salter - brother-in-law: Ed Salter; and brother: Edwards Hixon.
Mr. Hixon graduated from Pike County High School in 1951. He was one of the first football players at PCHS to be awarded an Athletic Scholarship. He then attended Troy State College, and was a member of the Football and Baseball teams. Mr. Bill - as many knew him - was a 3rd generation farmer of his Alabama Century Farm in Buckhorn Creek. He Served as the past president of the Pike County Cattleman's Association, and the lifetime director of the Alabama Cattleman's Association. He was later inducted into the Alabama Cattleman's Association Hall of Fame, and was also a member of the Alabama Farmers Federation. He also served on the Board of the South Alabama Electric Cooperative. Mr. Hixon also spent time serving in the U.S. Army.
Serving as pallbearers will be Tyler Wise, Brock Collier, Sam Collier, Ross Hixon, Rush Hixon, and Brandon Jordan.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Ramah Memorial Cemetery Trust in care of Averyt Walker: 2104 County Road 6631, Banks, AL 36005; the Brundidge United Methodist Church: 140 North Main Street, Brundidge, AL 36010; or the Pike County Cattleman's Association: P.O. Box 1308, Troy, AL 36081.
Dillard Funeral Home requests that COVID-19 social distancing guidelines be maintained during all services.
To sign the online guest register please visit us online at dillardfh.com.
Memories and Condolences
for William "Bill" Hixon
June Flowers
June 3, 2020
To all the family,Mr. "Bill" will be missed ... and be remembered by all who knew him. Prayers for all the family!
mary and Curtis renfroe
June 2, 2020
Kim, Beth, and Billy we are sorry about your loss . You and your family are in our prayers . He was a very sweet gentleman. Love. Curtis and Mary Renfroe
Teresa Ellis
June 1, 2020
Thoughts and prayers for the Hixon Family.
Becky Hamrick Beck
May 31, 2020
Kim, Beth, Billy and your respective families, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Dad. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Zack & Katherine Miller
May 30, 2020
Our sincerest and most heartfelt sympathy and condolences to all of the Hixon family.
Ray Brown
May 30, 2020
Kim & Layne, Beth & John, Billy & Laura, you and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. My grandmother was close friends with Mr. Delma and Mrs. Annie and daddy always considered Mr. Bill his "little brother" and Mrs. Mildred a "big sister." I remember the stories they could tell whenever they got together. One involving Mr. Bill's BB gun that daddy never let him forget. They would laugh and laugh. They had a great time growing up together. Mr. Bill was a fine man and will be missed. I know he, and Mrs. Betty, were very proud of all of you and I hope you find comfort in the memories you all share. My deepest condolences.
Brent & Jennie Jordan
May 30, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joe and Peggy Faulk
May 30, 2020
The cooperative has lost a good friend in the death of Bill. He was faithful, dedicated and trustworthy. Personally, I enjoyed talking and working with him. Peggy and I enjoyed many meetings and trips with them. We only look at his life with admiration and fondness. Your entire family is in our prayers.
Bill Lipscomb
May 30, 2020
So sorry for your loss Mr Bill was a fine man and a inspiration to many
Tommy & Linda Gibson
May 30, 2020
Bill will be greatly missed not only in the community and county but far and wide.
Frank & Wynnette Fryer
May 29, 2020
So sad to learn of Bills passing. He was a true Southern gentleman, and someone weve admired our entire lifetimes. Have been a fan of his athletic abilities, especially when he played first base for Brundidges Conecuh River League team in the 1950s.
We honor his military service, and cherish our time together in church, and at Troy University baseball games in recent years.
So glad we had a wonderful phone call a few weeks ago, remembering good times, good friends, and days gone by.
Mr. Bill, may you Rest In Peace as you receive your Heavenly reward.
Prayers for comfort and peace to all the Hixon family. So sorry for your loss.
Max and Arlene Davis
May 29, 2020
It is so sad to lose another outstanding person from our county. Mr Bill played an important role for so many years in his community, with the Cattlemen and as a Trustee of South Alabama Electric Cooperative. It was an opportunity and pleasure for us to work and spend time with Mr. Bill and Mrs. Betty for so many years. For the family, please take heart, in knowing that there is a special place for both of them in Heaven.
Max and Arlene Davis
Jeff Willingham
May 29, 2020
My deepest condolences to the Hixon family. Mr Bill was an incredibly kind man and he will be missed. God Bless
Jacob Davis
May 29, 2020
Praying for comfort and peace for the family.
Nancy Capps Seegar
May 29, 2020
So sorry to the family for your loss.
Larry Ross
May 28, 2020
so sorry to the Hixon family for your loss
Michael Renfroe
May 28, 2020
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rachel, Michael (Garrys son) & family
Lynn Carver
May 28, 2020
Jim and I love Mr. Bill and his family. None better❤ Prayers for peace and comfort
Mike and Lynn Baumgartner
May 28, 2020
So Very Sorry for Your Lose , Mr. Bill is In Heaven with his beloved Betty, All Family are in our Prayers
Phillip & Peggy Barbaree
May 28, 2020
Sorry for your loss. Mr. Bill was a friend to everyone.
Henry and Verbie Curtis
May 28, 2020
Kim, we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
BB Palmer
May 28, 2020
I will miss Uncle Bill. He was really like an uncle to me. We had some good times serving on the Pike County Cattlemen's Board of Directors. We did not always agree but we always got along. I am glad that he and Mrs. Betty are back together, he was not the same after she left and went to heaven. Rest in peace Uncle Bill, we will see each other again.
Edwina Dykes
May 28, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Bill's passing. He was the sweetest man and I'm glad I got to know him. Praying for each of you for peace and comfort. I know he was so delighted to see Mrs. Betty and she him.
Susan Register
May 28, 2020
So sorry for your loss.
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