Mr. Donnie D. Nixon Jr.

Mr. Donnie D. Nixon, Jr., 86, of Smithfield, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Donnie Jr. was born on November 28, 1938, to the late Donnie Nixon, Sr. and Marie Nixon.

He was educated in the Johnston County School System and proudly graduated from Johnston County Training School (J.C.T.S.) in 1956. He went on to attend North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, NC.

Donnie Jr. built a lifelong career as a professional tractor-trailer driver, traveling across the United States. His journey began in the family-owned business, Nixon Bros. Transfer Company of Smithfield, NC. He later continued his career with Barnes Trucking and Cargo-Care Trucking, where he also served as an owner-operator.

A devoted family man, Donnie Jr. cherished his loved ones deeply. He was married to the late Yvonne Lewis Nixon for 63 years. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Frank Nixon.

He leaves to celebrate and honor his memory: his children, Donnie Nixon III, Tim Nixon, and Yvette Nixon; his grandchildren, Timaiya McManus, N'namdi Nixon, DaRiel Nixon, Devon Nixon, Adalyn Nixon, and Caroline Nixon; great-grandchildren Ivy McManus and Nick McManus; his brother, Keith Nixon; sister-in-law; Phebia McIver and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends who will continue to carry his legacy forward.

His presence, wisdom, and love will remain in the hearts of all who knew him.