Peter Campbell Hixson

Hixson, Peter Campbell died December 11, 2010, at his home in Washington, MO, following a long battle with cancer. He was 74 years old. He was born October 18, 1936, in Saint Louis, MO, the son of Patricia Helen Larkin and James Campbell Hixson, and was raised in Webster Groves, MO. He was a graduate of Webster Groves High School, Washington University, and University of Missouri at Kansas City. He was a retired Army Officer, and Viet Nam veteran. Following his military career, Colonel Hixson enjoyed a second career as a banker, working at a number of Saint Louis area lending institutions. He lived in Franklin County for many years, first on a farm near Leslie, then in a home outside of Washington. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, serving in many callings. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Anne Seeman Hixson, by five children, James Thomas Hixson (Lori Stephenson), Suzanne Hixson, Diane Anderson (Travis), Emily Hixson, Caroline Hixson, as well as a greatly loved daughter-in-law, Margaret Rashford Hixson, by twelve grandchildren, and by his sister Nancy Hixson Yancey. Services: Visitation from 5pm to 7pm, on December 16, at OLTMANN FUNERAL HOME, 508 E. 14th St. in Washington, MO. Funeral service at 1pm on December 17 at the LDS Church (110 East 14th Street, Washington, MO), with burial in Saint Francis Borgia Cemetery, adjacent to the chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the U.S.O. or the charity of your choice.