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Alfred Nix Obituary

Alfred Cleveland Nix, Sr. WESTMINSTER Alfred Cleveland Nix, Sr., 77, husband of Bonita McAllister Nix, 107 Nix Drive, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at his residence. Born in Abbeville, SC, he was the son of the late Clarence and Lillie Simpson Nix. Mr. Nix graduated from Clemson University and retired after working for the South Carolina Department of Revenue as a Supervisor of Auditors. He was a member of Westminster Baptist Church and the Cecil Sandifer's Sunday School Class. Mr. Nix was also a veteran of the United States Army. Survivors in addition to his wife include a son, Alfred Cleveland "Al" Nix, Jr. (Christi) of Westminster; daughter, Jeannine Wyatt (Rick) of Clover, SC; sister, Montez Carter of Rock Hill; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, Randolph and Jerry Nix. A funeral service will be held 2 pm, Saturday, October 7, 2017 at the Chapel of Sandifer Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 12:30 1:30 pm prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Chauga Baptist Church Cemetery. The family is at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Foothills, Attn: Foundation Office, 298 Memorial Drive, Seneca, SC 29672 or to the Emerson Rose Heart Foundation, PO Box 935, Clemson, SC 29633. Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The State on Oct. 5, 2017.

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October 20, 2017

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of "Nix". He had an infectious laugh and a fun sense of humor. Our family will always be grateful for the friendship he shared with "Big Dave". Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dave and Jennifer Day and family

Johnny & Maryann Dowd

October 7, 2017

Bonnetta and children, we were so sorry to hear about A'ls death. Johnny and I have been there before and we know the sad feelings it brings. You all will be in our prayers and just remember that the Lord is always with you.

Johnny and Maryann Dowd

James Cook

October 5, 2017

My thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends for the comfort and strength. Alfred and I became friends Feb 1983 when I needed him the most as a 22 year old young man just lost My only living Parent. Thank you God for this blessing and love this fine Man showed me, Gods Peace to all Amen

Ed & Ivar Dell Poore

October 5, 2017

We are very sorry for your loss. The family will be in our prayers.

Buddy & DeWees Keller

October 5, 2017

We are sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers

William Riley

October 5, 2017

Frances and I have each of you and Alfred in our prayers. He will be missed and well remembered.

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12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Sandifer Funeral Home - Westminster

512 East Main Street, Westminster, SC 29693

Oct

7

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Sandifer Funeral Home - Westminster

512 East Main Street, Westminster, SC 29693

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Chauga Baptist Church Cemetery

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