Robert Emmet Nix

Mr. Robert Bob Emmet Nix, age 87, of Cornelius, NC died Saturday April 2, 2011 at Olde Knox Commons. Born February 25, 1924 in Springfield Mass he was the son of the late Robert Michael Nix and Edna Mae Watton Nix. Bob was a graduate of Norwich University, a US Army veteran of World War II and a member of St. Mark Catholic Church. He was employed in sales and marketing in the Oil Industry and resided in the Northeast prior to retiring to Cornelius thirteen years ago. Memorial services will be conducted 12 Noon Wednesday April 6 at St. Mark Catholic Church. The family will greet friends following. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 60 years, Lorraine Rhea Nix; son, Robert Bob Nix and wife Jessica; daughters, Kathleen Nix and Donna Usinger and husband Gary; grandchildren, Rachel, Patrick and Davis Nix. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Marjorie LaPorte. The family extends a special thank you to all of the wonderful hospice caregivers, especially Jill Cozens, for their excellent care of Bob during his declining health. In lieu of flowers memorials contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Lake Norman, 705 Griffith Street Suite 203, Davidson, NC 28036.