John Coy Nixon, Sr.

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Biography: John Coy Nixon, Sr, 65, April 30, 1951 - November 7, 2016, son of Coy Madison Nixon, Jr, and the late Agnes Coffman Nixon of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, went to rest peacefully, Monday, November, 7. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Jan McBrayer Nixon; Daughter- Sarah Fallon (Jonathan); son- John Coy Nixon, Jr, (Stephanie), Marcus Andrew Nixon (Margery Aaron) and his grandchildren Emily, Haley, Harrison, Holly, Coy, Beau and Madison as well as his four-legged son Eddie. John graduated from Pine Bluff High School and the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. During his time there. He met and married his wife of 44 years. They returned to Pine Bluff to run Nixon?s Rental Center where he served as President. He served as president of Mid-South Rental Association, Pine Bluff Lions Club and was active in Rotary. He worked as a member of public relations for JRMC and headed their United Way. In Little Rock he was pleased to be a part of ACH in research for ATV safety. John enjoyed his large Nixon family who meant the world to him, and prided himself on his friends from all walks of life. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Easter Seals Disability Services, as well as St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. A visitation will be held at 2:30pm on Thursday, November 10th at St. James United Methodist Church, followed by a memorial service at 3:30pm. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home. (www.ruebelfuneralhome.com)

Condolences(35)

David Hunt

#35

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Jan and family, Sharon and I are so sorry for your loss. John was a true and loyal friend for many years. We had many good times together and will miss him so much. John was a man of his word and a great husband and father. God bless you, David and Sharon Hunt

Carolyn and Maury Joe

#34

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Our deepest sympathy to the Nixon family.

Rosemary and Tony Hughes

#33

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Jan,Sarah,Nicky and Marc---What a great guy your dad was. We will always remember the fun times we had together.Now that you are older we can share them with you. I know you will miss him as will we all. Prayers for all of you and your families.

Mike and Gina DeMoss

#32

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

To the Nixon family, we send our deepest sympathy and prayers. May God comfort you and give you peace.

Alan Spann

#31

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

To all the Nixon's, I am very sorry for your loss. I'll always remember Mr. Nixon being a great family man and a wonderful example to us all who were lucky enough to know him.

#30

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My thoughts and prayers for the family. I enjoyed working with John in the past years, he always had all sorts of funny stories to tell. He will be missed by many.

Brad

#29

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I had the privilege of working with John in recent years. His engaging personality and comical way of discussing the latest headlines, sports stats, or even telling stories from his life, were often a highlight of those days working together. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and all of those who knew him.

God bless you, John. You will be truly missed.

Bill and Lana Hilgeford

#28

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Lana and I were so sorry to hear about John. I worked with John for many years at JRMC and enjoyed his company and humor. May peace be with him and your family,

GLENDA AND WENDELL FORTNER

#27

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Our prayers and thoughts are with your family.

Brenda & Bob Gullett

#26

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Jan, Nicky, Sarah, and Mark,
We are so sad to learn of John's passing. He is a wonderful person and thought of so highly by all who know him. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Brenda & Bob

Bill Kennedy

#25

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

A good man, a good friend, a good citizen and a good husband and father. None better. I will miss him, and all of us are diminished by his passing. My best to Jan and all Nixons. Godspeed, John.

Lisa Rowland

#24

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I worked with John at JRMC for only a few years, but will always consider him my friend. He had the kindest heart and a wicked sense of humor. I pray for peace for his family and that you all know how much others loved him, too.

Ruth Rorie

#23

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I always enjoyed working with John all those many years ago at First Realty. He was always easy going and had such a friendly smile. I know you will miss him. You have my sympathy.

Ruth Rorie

Kathy and Garland Tynes

#22

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

We are sending prayers to you, Jan and your precious family. I am so sorry for your loss. May angels surround him and saints welcome him in peace.

Duke Fakouri

#21

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Our hearts go out to Jan and the entire Nixon family. Our families shared so many good times together. We watched our children grow up and I have such great memories. John was such a special person, always having a smile on his face. He brightened up a room when he entered. My prayers are with you all and God bless John and may he rest in peace.

Duke

Roger Spillyards

#20

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

John was one of the best friends of my life. The good times will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace Brother.

Ted Dick

#19

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Jan and family, Debbie and I have you all in our thoughts and prayers, and are so sorry to learn of John's passing.Enjoyed John's friendship in the Sigma Chi Fraternity at the University of Arkansas.May God bless and keep you all close at this difficult time.Extra

Lowell Newsom

#18

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My heart goes out to the family of JC on his passing. I had met John through mutual friends that I trout fish with twice a year and always enjoyed his company within our group. God Bless John and rest in peace.

Lowell Newsom

Morie Mehyou

#17

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am so sorry for your loss. John was a good person and I was glad to have called him a good friend.

Morie

Ben Foster

#16

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

So sorry to hear about Mr. Nixon and I pray for those he left behind.

Jo Oliver

#15

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one.?? Find strength and comfort from God.? At? 2 Corinthians? 1:3, 4? it describes God as "the God of all comfort who comfort us in all our trials".? This promise assures the family that by turning to God you can receive help during this difficult time.? The? bible also promises that soon death will be no more Revelation 21:3, 4? and the hope of a resurrection John 5:28, 29.

Robert Ekle and family

#14

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

All my thoughts go to Mrs. Nixon and the rest of the family.

Debbie Robinson

#13

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Jan, I am so saddened to hear the news of John's passing. What a sweet man he was and always willing to do anything for anyone that needed help. From our high school years to raising our children in Pine Bluff John remained the same gentle, kind person. He was always so supportive of us as we practiced our aerobics in your living room. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and heart.

jim varnell

#12

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

ENJOYED MEETING JOHN AND FAMILY HAD A GREAT COLEMAN LITTLE LEAGUE TEAM. SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS FOND MEMREIES AND HIS COMMITTMENT TO FAMILY SPEAK VOLUMES FOR JOHN. MAY THE LOVE OF GOD YOU IN THE TIMES AHEAD IS OUR PRAYERS.

THE VARNELL FAMILY

Tony Ganote

#11

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am a friend of John s from our Rockbridge trips together. I will miss him dearly. May GOD bless you all in your time of sorrow. Tony.

Deborah Smart

#10

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Jan my thoughts and prayers are with you and your kiddos in John's passing. Such a great guy! Was remembering he sold me my house in Jefferson Place. Prayers for peace.
Deborah Smart

Elaine and Bob Felsman

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Our thoughts and prayers have been and will continue to be with you and the family. Our heartfelt condolences and love.

Jamie Peacock

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Michael & Lisa Phillips

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Prayers for your family during this difficult time of loss. Praying for comfort & peace. Love, The Phillips family

Susan Wren Hammers

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

So sorry for your loss. John was such a good man. Prayers & much live fir family. .

Phyllis Norris

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Jan and children,
I am sorry that you have to go through this difficult time. I send my prayers for comfort and many happy memories.

Linda (Lewis) & Taylor Eubank

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Jan and family, Our condolences to you. Linda & Taylor

David & Amanda Kay Brown Wilson

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Our deepest sympathy!

Joe Clement

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

John was a great guy and loyal friend. Our houses were 2 blocks away growing up, but there were no houses between us and I could see his house anytime I was outside. John and his family were fine members of the community, and while we did not overlap in high school or college, we were friends in town with kids involves in the same activities. I am very appreciative of the several times in recent years when we would run into each other and have an opportunity to visit and catch up on kids, etc. John could, and did, tell great stories. He was a good man. Ginny and I will miss him. Jan, we will be praying for you and your family. Joe

Mark and Sonya Murphy

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Jan and family, our deepest sympathies and condolences. John was a true gentleman. He will be missed.

John Coy Nixon, Sr.

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