Roscoe Nix Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Silver Spring, Maryland

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...

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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...

Liz Rubin

April 13, 2012 | Annapolis, MD

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Adam Watkins

January 28, 2012 | Kingsport, TN

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...

Dr. Charles M. Bernardo

January 13, 2012 | Asheville, NC

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!

Lisa & Kyle Webb

January 13, 2012 | Garner, NC

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...

Jochebed Jordan

January 12, 2012 | Silver Spring, MD

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 11, 2012

January 10, 2012

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

Johnnie S. Watkins

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...

Harvey Brinson

January 10, 2012 | Goodlettsville, TN

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.

Marlene Smith

January 10, 2012 | Ann Arbor, MI

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