Name: Celebration of Life for Raymond Allen "Ray" Nix Jr.
Start: 2024-10-13T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-10-13T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Washington Park

Groton - Raymond "Ray" Allen Nix Jr., 55, of Groton, died unexpectedly Sept. 21, 2024. He was born Sept. 8, 1969, in St. Louis, Mo., to Raymond Allen Nix Sr. and Frances (Nix) Piatt.

Ray married Annmarie Myers Nix. She survives him along with his children Jessica, Ryan and Eric.

Ray served as a prison chaplain and a chaplain with Gideon's International. He became a professional Surety Bail Bondsman licensed through the state of Connecticut.

A Celebration of Life is scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, at Washington Park in Groton.

For service details and donation information visit www.byles.com.

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Published by The Day on Oct. 10, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Nix

Sponsored by Byles-Groton Memorial Home - Groton.

10 Entries

Rachel Zakresky

October 22, 2024

Ray was the first person I met when I moved to Groton. I was killing time at Ryans pub while my car was being looked at at a shop up the street but the guy decided to start working on my car without my knowledge. I had to pick up my keys and get back to my house to get the kids off the bus and was never going to make it in time. Ray offered me a ride on his bike (hadn't been on one in almost a decade) I was hesitant but asked the bartender if I was safe with him. She said, "I trust him with my life" so I trusted her. He saved me that day and continued to look after me, give me advice and guide me through one of the hardest times of my life. He became like an adopted dad here. Him and his wife came to support me when I started my new job. I just felt very protected and welcomed by both of them. I was really hoping he would pull through when I heard about the accident. I happened to see the emergency vehicles up the street leaving work just didn't realize it was someone I knew and respected. My heart goes out to his family during this difficult time.

Andrew Parrella

October 11, 2024

Annie & family-

Thinking of you in your time of loss and hoping that time can heal. You and Ray were always a pleasure to see at the bank and in town. May he rest in peace.

Sticky and MSC

Planted Trees

Mary Marcum

September 29, 2024

My Dearest Loyal, Loving Older Brother,
Wise Beyond his Years,
A Man of Action,
With the Best Intentions.

Son, Brother, Dad, Husband, Uncle, Cousin, Nephew, Friend

A Man of Many Hats Brilliant and Remarkable.

A Solemn Man, with an Unforgettable Sense of humor.

At the very least

One of the Greatest Men I have Ever Known.

His Spirit Lives on for Eternity
with Yahweh Our God,
Lover of Our Souls and
Him Who is Truth and Love
By Jesus

He left with so many, a multitude of valuable knowledge and beloved memories.

He worked very hard and succeeded to be able to live his life as much as possibleFor Intentional Good and Right Purpose.

I will always Admire him for All That He has been
In my life and others.

May We All be Comforted in his absence, and Carry On the Great Fight.

I thank God, our mom (Frances [Nix] Piatt) and dad (Ray Nix Sr.) for him.

I will Love You Always my Beloved Brother and Friend.

Terrance (Terry) Deuel

September 29, 2024

Raymond, we haven’t seen each other since we were kids in southern Illinois. I always remember fondly spending nights at your house and staying up watching monster movies with you and Ray Sr. ‘Til Valhalla

John Espada

September 29, 2024

Sorry for your loss

Debra Sandifer

September 29, 2024

Wendy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. So thankful you had such a wonderful brother, take comfort in the memories he left behind.

Frances Piatt

September 29, 2024

Raymond, my son I love you and I am so very proud of you. You loved Annie , Jessica, Ryan, and Eric deeply and proved it to them by providing for them physically, mentally, and spiritually. You were always there for them, teaching, and guiding, you didn’t just tell your family how much you love them , you showed them Not many men knows what it means to be a husband and a father, but you were a great example of both, husband and father. As for your mother, you were always there if she needed you. Never hesitation. Loved your sisters and you were loved by them . You are covered with mercy and Grace, and you are standing in the righteousness of Jesus Christ, your Lord and Savior ❤

Harold Craig

September 28, 2024

We are close friends of the Elliott family so early on some years ago, at the time when Ray came to CT with Eve, we invited Ray to come with us to flag for sports car races. During the many hour long trip to and from Limerock Park, we got to know Ray very well. Ray really enjoyed flagging and then working with the EMS rescue team. This was recreation that Ray was very good at, right in line with Ray's special desire to help others. Sandra Ann and I will be keeping Ray's family in our prayers and thoughts.

Charlie and Joe Nix

September 28, 2024

Ray is my husband’s cousin. My husband is also named after Ray’s father. Raymond. My husband is Raymond Joseph Nix. Uncle Raymond was a brother to Joes dad, Bill Nix. We had not seen Cousin Ray for many years, he was like 7 or 8 last time we saw him. We reconnected at Uncle Raymond’s funeral. Annie, I’m so very soy for your loss and I’m sorry for our loss. I will miss seeing his post. I will miss the chance of not talking with him but I know that we all will reunite in heaven when it’s out time. God Bless

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