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Ray Mixson Obituary
Ray Harold Mixson, Jr. passed away peacefully on May 26, 2017, his 66th wedding anniversary, surrounded by family.
Born Feb. 21, 1928, in Savannah, Georgia, Ray was the only child of Ray H. Mixson, Sr. and Ruth Currie Mixson. An Eagle Scout, Ray graduated from Savannah High School, where he was a member of the state championship rifle team and a cheerleader. Ray entered the United States Army at the age of 18, and later graduated from Armstrong Junior College and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Emory University in 1952.
Ray married Kathryn Byrne Cocke in 1951, and they moved to Panama City in 1952 where he lived until 2015. He went to work for the Naval Coastal Systems Center, where he worked as a physicist in various capacities, until retiring in 1990 with a total of 40 years lifetime federal service. While he was no longer working in physics, Ray remained a lifelong learner and problem solver, forever fixing things, acquiring new gadgets and embracing the digital age and technology.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife of 48 years, Kathryn Cocke Mixson. He is survived by his three children, Bob (Vicky,) Greg (Sandy) and Lynne, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, all among the many family and friends that loved him dearly.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2017, at 11 a.m. in the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Neil Hickem officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Ray's memory to either Hearing Loss Association of America (Hearingloss.org) or Wycliffe Bible Translators (Wycliffe.org.)
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Memories and Condolences
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Tammy Wilson
June 2, 2017
Dear Lynne and family,
Praying for you and remembering your dad. Hold on to your wonderful memories and may God's peace surround you.
June 1, 2017
Bob and Vicky,
We will keep great-granddaddy Mixson alive through memories of great times together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family.
With deepest sympathy,
Jay and Debbie
May 31, 2017
Bob, Vicky and family,
We were sad to hear of Mr Mixson's passing. We hope you find comfort and peace in the good memories of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Don and Cathy Scott, Pooler, GA
susan smith
May 31, 2017
Sorry to hear of this. I use to cook for Ray at Kmart Kafe'
Prayers for his family
Walt HJoward
May 30, 2017
Keeping everyone in caring thoughts and prayers from a fellow retired Navy Base employee.
Legionnaires Post 78
May 29, 2017
Sympathy to the family of Ray Mixon. Thank you for your Honorable Service to the USA.
May 28, 2017
Bob and Vicky,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Mixson. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss.
John and Pam Mercer
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