Richard Leon Hix
December 31, 1933 ~ October 25, 2020
Born in:
Lavonia, Georgia
Resided in:
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Richard Leon Hix was born December 31, 1933 in Lavonia, Ga. He moved to Atlanta in 1950. He married Lois Eloise Purcell February 12, 1954. They lived in Atlanta for 30 years before moving to Lawrenceville. Richard (Leon) worked at the USPS for 20 years and started HLH Office Machines with his brother Dean Hix. He was a Master Mason for 59 yrs. He retired from the US Army-National Guard achieving the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 3 before retiring in 1993. He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church for 44 years and a longtime Choir member. Richard was an active member of First Baptist Church of Lawrenceville. He was Daddy, Grandpa, and Uncle Leon to numerous nieces and nephews. He loved farming/gardening, working/riding on tractors, and making homemade preserves and pecan pies for family. He always put family first, and was a great role model for all. He was the caregiver for his wife (our mother) for 10 years.
He is survived by his daughters Sandy (Glenn) Manning and Cindi (Bill) Womack. His grandchildren Wes (Anne) Manning, Kristi (David) Folden, Ryan (Katie) Womack, and Lindsay Womack. His great grandchildren, Ella, Michael, and Henry Manning, Joshua and Jennifer Folden, Ava Ross and William Womack. Brother Dean (Glenda) Hix of Decatur and sister Nell (Marty) Parker of Birmingham, Al. He was preceded in death by his wife Eloise and parents Milton and Mammie Hix, brothers Kent, Phil, and Lemuel Hix, and sisters, Ann Brown and Bobbie Nichols.
Following CDC guidelines for COVID-19, a graveside service will be held for family only, November 5th, 11:00am at Georgia Memorial Park and Cemetery, Marietta, Ga. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to First Baptist Church of Lawrenceville 165 S. Clayton St., Lawrenceville, 30046 or the Alzheimer’s Association, alz.org.
Arrangements by Wages & Sons Funeral Home, 1031 Lawrenceville Highway Lawrenceville, GA 30046. 770-277-4550. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wagesandsons.com.
Services
Graveside Service: November 5, 2020 11:00 - 11:30 am
Georgia Memorial Park
2000 Cobb Parkway
Marietta, GA 30060
770-432-0771
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Thank you so much for your kind words about Dad. He appreciated everything you did for him & Mom. We want you to know how much we appreciate you and all you did for him.
The Hix Family
Oh, how we will miss Richard!
Joe (Butch) & Nancy Stickell
He spoke fondly of your father. Our dad was a people person and he really enjoyed Charles’s company and being of service. He would describe his day spent with your father when we talked. Thank you for your kind words.
The Hix Family
We will miss our dear friend, Richard! Sending much sympathy and love to his family.
Leon and Nancy Smith
We wanted to thank you for being a good neighbor and friend to our Dad. He spoke fondly of you and Angie. We felt better about him living alone because of neighbors like you. Thank you again for looking out for him.
Richard and Eloise Hix were two wonderful friends whom we will forever miss. We loved Richard’s wonderful humor and admired his Biblical knowledge. Always with the, “What can I do for you?” attitude, created multiple friends for him. We send our deepest sympathy to the family, knowing how deep your sorrow must be.
This certainly describes Dad. You knew he was a Christian by his words and works. He loved his church friends & family. Thank you for your kind words when we needed them.
The Hix Family
We all loved Richard. He will be greatly missed.