George Edwin "Ed" Nix

1948 - 2024

George "Ed" Edwin Nix, age 75, of Clayton, Ga., passed away on May 17, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Ed was born on July 7, 1948 in Clayton, Ga., to the late Garnett and Stella Nix. After school, he served in the Army before working as the Produce Manager at Pannell's Grocery.
Ed was a loyal member of Head of Tennessee Baptist Church who loved going to church. He also enjoyed being outside, working in the yard. Ed helped people whenever he could. Above all else, Ed loved his family, especially his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Ed is preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Nix; and siblings, Doug Nix and Marie Speed.
Ed is survived by his children, Angie Turner (Delwyn) and Melissa Shirey (Brooks); brother, Ernest Nix; grandchildren, Creed Turner, Kaleb Turner, and Brooklyn Shirey. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A visitation was held at Beck Funeral Home 10 a.m. -11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. The funeral service was held following the visitation in the Beck Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed the service at Head of Tennessee Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Wounded Warrior Project. Donations can be made online at www.support.woundedwarriorproject.org. Donations can also be mailed to P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675.
Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Ga., is in charge of the arrangements and is honored to serve the family of George "Ed" Edwin Nix. If there are any questions, please call 706-782-9599. An online Memorial Register Book is available at www.beckfuneralhome.com.
The Clayton Tribune
May 23, 2024