Carl Dayton Nixon, 73 of Grampian died on April 12, 2010 at his residence.
He was born on Oct. 23, 1936 in Wilson, NY, a son of the late Melville and Clarise (Pettit) Nixon.
Mr. Nixon owned Winter Park Sales, Grampian since 1960. Prior to that, he worked in the automotive paint and body industry.
He was a member of the Schuylkill Haven American Legion Post #0038 and the Showman’s Association.
He served in the US Air Force having attained the rank of Airman 1st Class.
He is survived by six children:
Dayton Nixon and wife Mary Woodland
Vernon Nixon and wife Wanita Grampian
Carl M. Nixon Grampian
Kelly Gatten and husband Kevin NC
Brenda Bukowski Savannah, GA
Bonnie Bedward Dover, DE
Numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren;
Brothers:
Charles Nixon Grampian
John Nixon and wife Jan Akron, NY
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Louis W. Nixon.
Funeral services will be held at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Curwensville on Thursday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Doug Turner officiating. Interment will be in the Northridge Cemetery, Ransonville, NY.
Military honors will be accorded at the funeral home by the members of the Clearfield American Legion and VFW posts honor guards.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. and on Thursday from 10-11 a.m.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 26 South Second Street, Clearfield.
To sign the online guestbook go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.
