For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11
Raymond Allen Nix Jr.,55, joined His heavenly father and Savior Jesus on September 21st, 2024. He was a beloved son, husband, father, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Ray was born in St. Louis, Missouri on September 8th, 1969, to Raymond Allen Nix Sr and Frances (Nix) Piatt.
Ray was honored to serve as a Prison Chaplain and a Chaplain with Gideon’s International. He worked diligently to create and run several successful small businesses. Through hard work and dedication, Ray became a Professional Surety Bail Bondsman licensed through the state of Connecticut.
Ray loved camping, backpacking, bird watching, and building the best and biggest campfire known to man. He was a skilled wood worker and an excellent writer. Ray was a professional risk analyst and used strategic thought when playing poker and pool. He was a master at grilling and could make a gourmet meal out of few ingredients. Ray was adept at sewing and was a master at ironing every wrinkle out of a shirt. Learned from his father, Ray had a love for the sport of baseball and was a skilled player and coach. He had the joy of coaching the team his boys were on. He had a love for Harleys and a tolerance of most people. Ray was a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment.
Ray had a fierce and loyal love for his family. Ray is survived by his loving wife, Annmarie. They celebrated their 25th anniversary this year. Ray loved his wife in a way that words do not describe. He was always by her side and other than work, it was rare for them to be more than 100ft from one another. Ray loved to bring her flowers and every Friday he brought lunch to her at work. They went on many adventures and enjoyed watching the water together. Their love was profound, and he made sure that she knew it. Not only were they husband and wife, but they were best friends. Ray is survived by his daughter, Jessica Lola “Jello”, from his first wife, Eve Elliott (Nix) Ellis, and his sons, Ryan Alexander “Buddy”, and Eric Liam “Peanut”. He was told by his oldest that when you go backwards in birth order, his children were “Peanut, Buddy, and Jello” and he loved that. Ray hated school projects but put every ounce of effort possible into helping his children. Dad/Pop was always there to offer guidance, support, and encouragement, no matter what challenges they faced. He always stated how proud of them he was. Ray is survived by his mother, Frances (Nix) Piatt and his sisters Wendy Barker and Mary Marcum. He was predeceased by his father, Raymond Allen Nix Sr., and his son, Raymond Allen Nix III.
Learned from his dad, Ray had an incredible sense of humor. He loved telling stories to many people. Ray had the heart of a servant that motivated him to be the first to arrive and last to leave many gatherings. He was a natural leader, a protector, and incredibly brilliant in many ways. Ray was the first one to call no matter what the issue was and what time of day it was. Ray always had a solution to everything. He helped you no matter who you were and was generous with his time. Ray was known by many and beloved by all – he will be missed.
Have salt in yourselves, and have peace with one another.
Mark 9:50b
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Gideon’s International or the Happy Life Beagle Rescue. A private visitation for family has already taken place. To celebrate Ray’s remarkable life, we will have a public gathering on October 13th, 2024, at Washington Park, 155 Meridian Street, Groton, CT 06340, from 1-5pm. We will have a potluck meal and ask you to bring your favorite dish.
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