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Hershel Nixon Obituary

Nixon, Hershel Paul Nick Country music legend Nick Nixon. It is with great sorrow that we say goodbye to Hershel Paul Nick Nixon who passed away on July 30, 2013. Born March 20, 1939 in Poplar Bluff, Mo., Nick was a nickname given to him while serving in the Marines. A talented singer, musician, and song writer with hit records in the 70's & 80's. Nick entertained in the St. Louis area for over 30 years. He was thrilled to have a book of short stories published by High Hill Press. He is preceded in death by his parents Paul & Ruth Nixon. He leaves behind his wife Kim, 5 children, Paul (Carol) Nixon, Suzy (Rick) Alexander, Sandy (Lanny) Harris- Wingbermuehle, Lori (Ken) Wolz, Autumn Nixon, 3 brothers, 2 sisters, 7 grandchildren & 1 great granddaughter. Services: Private interment with full military honors was held on August 2nd. Friends are invited to a celebration of life memorial to be held on Sunday, August 18th, 1:00-4:00pm at Stegton in St. Charles, MO.

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Aug. 14, 2013.
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Play me a new song, read me your new story, tell me a new joke or even an old one, makes no difference because you always make me laugh! Missing you Dad!

Sandy

Family

August 8, 2022

Hi dad, always listening to your music and love to see your smiling face staring back at me throughout the house in pictures and in my memories. Miss you so much and always will.

August 8, 2020

Still with you! In My Songs and Thought"s Love You ! 8th Man, --- Eric,E

Pau B Nixon

Son

July 30, 2018

The world is a sadder place with you not in it but Heaven will be a much brighter place. Thank you for your music and the wonderful memories you left behind for your family, friends, and fans. May God bless the Nixon family and give them the peace that only He can give. Love and prayers, Joyce E. Steffenauer

July 11, 2014

Still with You Dad. I have some music plans in the works! Just have to get some pickers,artist and friends on board. fun,money,and then more money and fun! Love You! your Son Paul

February 1, 2014

November 22, 2013

I knew Nick when I worked at the old Sheraton Airport ... remember Cowboy there
..he wanted me to go to Nashville to become a songwriter ... I sadly turned him down, his daughter who worked the front desk..gave him my poems. Miss you old friend ...David Glenn

David Glenn

November 21, 2013

I will always love you!

Eve Gregson

November 14, 2013

Thingking about you!

JNC

November 3, 2013

Amazing song writer and friend. It was an honor to record "Water and Blood" and "Callin a Soldier Home" for Nick. God bless the family. Nick was proud of them all.

October 16, 2013

September 28, 2013

A true legend who wasn't afraid to help other musicians and singers get recognized. Thank you for letting this young & dumb Arkansas girl sing with you and fill in when you went out of town in the 80's. There will never be another entertainer so nice as you were to all us struggling singers and musicians who would welcome us with open arms. God was watching and said, "Well done my good and faithful servant."

Lissa Hart

September 24, 2013

Hi Dad Still Miss You ! Will Carry on your Wishes! Your Son Paul

September 23, 2013

My condolences to the Nixon family I still think about the past and what great times we all had together riding in the convertible heading to steak n shake on sundays..... my heart goes out to each and every one of you. May GOD bless you and your families and help you to find peace in your time of sorrow.

Debbie & Al Martin

August 30, 2013

Nick,you were an inspiration to all of us. What a real star is. Rest in Peace.

Charlie Collins

August 28, 2013

No one can know the big empty in my life now that my favorite friend is gone.I miss the hours on the phone every day, talking about writing and music projects and our shared memories. Both of our lives took a sharp turn the night we met. I knew immediately, that you were one talented fellow! Only as our friendship developed did I begin to understand just HOW talented! you were the MOST talented man I ever met! I am especially thankful for the past 10 years! Oh, how they flew! There's a big hole in my world now, but nothing like the hole in your wife and childrens life....God bless and be with them. Find us a good spot where we all can pick up where we left off here, "cause we will ALL be coming all too soon.Rest in peace my favorite friend,and spiritual brother! I love you! Nick Barry

August 28, 2013

Nick, you will be missed greatly!! You helped me straighten my life out MORE than you or anyone else will ever know!! Our all night talks when you thought I was helping you were actually helping me realize how much I needed to "Get my ducks in a row" Play on my friend!!!!

KENNY Higgins

August 28, 2013

Prior to the turn of the century I enjoyed dancing to the music of the Nick Nixon Band for several years. Sure was good music for Country Western dancing. Missed it when Nick stopped.

Frank Schuler

August 27, 2013

Nick, you will be so missed by so many. What a great and talented soul. Just another reason I can't wait to get to the pearly gates; I'll get to hear Nick's wonderful music again!

August 23, 2013

I miss your smile, "hi ya," listening to you play guitar and sing a new song you just wrote or read your new story you just wrote, making me laugh with your funny jokes, eating Steak n Shake, talking with you, etc. "follow me men" ..we will!

Sandy Nixon

August 22, 2013

I. Miss nick, great entertainer. My wife and I net at your club one
And are still married
Don and gloria. Sullivan

August 20, 2013

My condolences to the Nixon family. I enjoyed Nick's music back in the 70's. So many good memories.
Patricia Boyer St Louis Mo

August 19, 2013

Condolences to Nicks family. My husband, John, admire Nick and sat in on jam sessions with him & Paul.

Jo Ann Cenatiempo

August 18, 2013

Nick Nixon was a great inspiration in my life. He somehow "came along" at a right time in my life to help me appreciate many things with his kind words.

Patsy Dell

August 16, 2013

NICK WAS A GREAT PERSON AND A GREAT FRIEND
THE "COP PARTIES" STARTED AT NICK NIXON ON NORTH LINDBERGH, BRIDGETON

BOB SCHURE

August 16, 2013

Condolences from my family to yours

Danielle Standish

August 16, 2013

There are not enough words to say how much we enjoyed your music and the memories that were made wherever you played. We were there. May you forever be in peace and without pain.

August 16, 2013

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Dennis Finke

August 16, 2013

I am saddened by the loss of Nick,but I will always have great memories dancing to his music and all the stories and jokes in-between.RIP Nick,rock the heavens with your songs

David Weeks

August 16, 2013

Hi Dad. I wanted you to know how much I and your family miss you and love you. We are all going to honor your legacy at your tribute this Sunday and we hope you will be proud of us as we are very much proud of you. Thank you and we love you.

Paul Nixon

August 15, 2013

What a great talent and what a great person.

Jim Shannon

August 15, 2013

Heaven is now filled with music!!! Sing on Nick Nixon. You will be missed terribly.

Rita Herndon

August 15, 2013

You Have Showed Me The To Way Too, Hear The Rythem Of Our World Turning Round.
Thanks !

Jack Crabb

August 15, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Nixon Families.
The Buck Behlmann Family

August 15, 2013

We would like to express our condolences to the family

Ernie & Arlene White

August 14, 2013

To Kim,
We were so so sad to hear about Nick. We wanted to come see you but did not want to intrude. We have regreted not seeing you and Nick more over the past few years and want you to know that we are thinking of you and care about you very much. We will forever have great memories of him and will miss him dearly. Whitey remembers being the flower girl in your wedding and we cherish those times. We are here should you wish to reach out. We love you. Keith and Debi

Debi Enders

August 14, 2013

So sorry to hear the news about Nick. We worked together on some music projects back in the '70s, and he was always great to be around. May God bless you all with fond memories of good times.

Paul "PJ" Jackson

August 14, 2013

USED TO DANCE TO THE MUSIC WHEN NICK'S BAND PLAYED UP AND DOWN LINDBERGH! SO MUCH FUN. ALSO HIRED THE BAND TO PLAY AT A MCDONNELL DOUGLAS SADIE HAWKINS EVENT AT THREE FLAGS. GREAT MEMORIES. RIP, NICK, ANGEL HUGS TOO.

JACKIE TATE

August 14, 2013

I am already missing you singing and playing your guitar. And all those stories yet to be written. Gone too soon.

August 14, 2013

WARD&I MET YOU THROUGH OUR GOOD FRIENDS AL&MILLIE BENNE. WE LOVED WAYCHING YOUR SHOW. R.I.P.

BEVERLY WARREN

August 14, 2013

Wow! so sad to hear it - the day the music died- Thanks for all the memories!

Mel Mitchell

August 14, 2013

Life is not as fun and interesting with you gone, I need your advice, humor, wisdom & welcoming smile. Miss you every single day. L

August 14, 2013

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