Joshua P. HIXON

News Death Notice

HIXON, Joshua P. 20, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 in his home. He was born on January 22, 1993 in Springfield, the son of Pat and Micki (Mooney) Hixon. Josh was well loved by everybody he met and had a "grin" and a belly laugh that would light up a room. He loved watching Ohio State football family and friends and everybody knew that no pizza was safe around him. One of the happiest times of his life was when he graduated from Southeastern High School in 2012. Josh was loved by his teachers and classmates who embraced and supported him throughout his education. Josh couldn't be prouder when he lettered in golf his senior year and always enjoyed playing with his Dad, uncles and friends at Locust Hills. He is survived by his parents, grandparents, Carolyn (Page) Hixon and Grandpa Brent Wilder of Springfield, uncles: Curt (Teri) Hixon, Pat (Toschia) Mooney, Mike (Laurie) Mooney, George (Sonnie) Hixon, and Pete (Joy) Hixon; aunts: Kathy (Chuck) Porter, Eileen Baker, Lettie Lobeck-Arnold, Janet Hixon, Joan (Steve) Greiser, Gloria Hixon, June (Junior) Allen, and Janie Page; numerous cousins, special cousin and his "lil' brother" Luke Mooney, special friends, Jay and Peg Collins and Lenny "Boy" Norman, all his Pitchin family, and close classmates. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Carlos "Pat" Hixon, and Uncle Carlos Hixon, his godfather, Kenny Hixon, great grandma Page, and his beloved dog, "Little Bear". Family, friends and classmates will gather on Sunday, October 13, 2013 from 2-5:00 p.m. in the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME where services will be held on Monday at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in the Garlough Cemetery in Pitchin, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the 4 PAWS for Ability, 253 Dayton Ave., Xenia, OH 45385 or www.4pawsforability.org You may express condolences at www.littletonandrue.com