Phillip Mixon

Phillip Lamar Mixon, 40, passed away unexpectedly on September 16, 2025, in Vienna, Virginia. He was born on June 10, 1985, in Athens, Georgia.

Phillip graduated from East Hall High School, Gainesville, Georgia, in 2003. Later, he obtained his associate's degree from Athens Technical College, in Athens, Georgia, and his bachelor's degree in software engineering from Southern Polytechnic State University in Marietta, Georgia.

Phillip lived a life defined by curiosity, creativity, and connection. At an early age, Phillip was captivated by the world of computers and coding. What began as a childhood fascination blossomed into a career as a computer programmer in the suburbs of Washington, DC. His technical acumen was matched by his imaginative spirit and sharp wit-qualities that made him not only a talented worker, but also an unforgettable and unique presence to those who knew him.

Phillip's sense of humor was quick and dry, often delivered with effortless sarcasm that left friends and colleagues laughing long after the moment had passed. He brought amusement to every conversation and left lasting impressions wherever he went.

An avid video gamer, Phillip found both challenge and camaraderie in the digital realms he explored. He was especially proud of the countless hours spent-and friendships forged-in World of Warcraft. In that virtual world, as in life, his skill was rivaled only by his dedication and loyalty to those whom he appreciated and loved. Another part of his life that provided him great joy, sorrow, and stress was his love of the Georgia Bulldogs.

During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Phillip made a bold and unconventional decision: he left his job, purchased an RV, and set out to explore the United States with his then-girlfriend and their dogs. That journey became a defining chapter in his life-a testament to his adventurous spirit and desire to experience the world on his own terms.

Though he never married, Phillip cherished family deeply. He adored his three nieces-Eleanor Frances Oxner, Margaret Lynn Oxner, and Charlotte Victoria Withrow-and his nephew Samuel Thomas Withrow. Time spent with them brought him immense happiness. His love for them was evident in every shared family vacation, game night, or playful conversation.

Phillip is lovingly remembered by parents Timothy Lamar Mixon and Deborah Lynn (Burton) Mixon; sisters Julie Ann (Schmidt) Oxner and Catherine Elizabeth (Mixon) Withrow; brothers-in-law David Joseph Oxner and Brandon Michael Withrow; nieces Eleanor, Charlotte, and Margaret; nephew Sammy; grandmother Clara Nell (Rice) Mixon; and many other relatives and friends whose lives were brightened by knowing him. Phillip was preceded in death by grandparents Harold Boyd Burton, Peggy Wynell (Seagraves) Burton, and Ray Lamar Mixon.

For more than eleven years until his death, Phillip's constant companion was Louie-his beloved Australian Shepherd-who remained faithfully by his side through each chapter of life.

Phillip's legacy lives on in the laughter he inspired, the code he crafted, the adventures he embraced, and the love he gave so freely. May his memory bring comfort to all who knew him.