John Allen Hixson
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Services for John Allen Hixson, 65, of Hughes Springs, TX will be 11 a.m. Friday, October 15, 2021 at Crossroads of Arlington Church on W Pioneer Pkwy. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Wade Family Funeral Home.
John was born September 19, 1956 in Topeka, KS to Ralph and Nelle Hixson. He passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021 in a Longview hospital. Mr. Hixson attended Topeka High School and received his undergraduate degrees at Trinity University in San Antonio. He then received his Juris Doctorate from SMU in Dallas. He practiced law in Arlington and Daingerfield. He was a long time leader in Bible Study Fellowship and children's ministries at various churches. He also served in the Army Reserve/National Guard from 1980 - 1988. He spent the summer of 1980 at Fort Benning Georgia (11B Infantry) Commissioned as an Armor Officer in 1982 (UTA - ROTC).
Mr. Hixson was preceded in death by his parents. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of 33 years, Rebecca "Becky" Hixson of Hughes Springs; sons and daughters-in-law, David Hixson and wife Katie of Midlothian and Stephen Hixson of Hughes Springs; daughter, Claire Hixson of Arlington; grandchildren, Trent Michael Hixson and Rowan Grace Hixson; brothers, Mark Hixson and wife Stephanie and Ralph Hixson; sisters, Judy Antimarino and husband Pete and Nancy Race and husband Kevin; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Crossroads of Arlington Church, 3221 W Pioneer Pkwy, Pantego, TX 76013.