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Harold Jay Nixon Jr.
17 Sep 1938 – 21 Sep 2002
| Birth | 17 Sep 1938 |
| Death | 21 Sep 2002 |
| Cemetery | Green Hill Cemetery McClain County , Oklahoma , USA |
| Added by | DLT on 22 Aug 2012 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70467623 |
Bio
Harold "Jay" Nixon, Jr., age 64, of Chickasha, Oklahoma passed away Saturday, September 21, 2002 in Felton , Delaware. He was born to Albert Jewel Nixon and Lela Lee (McKee) Dutton on September 17, 1938 in Bakersfield, California. Jay spent most of his life in or around the Oklahoma area. He was a self - employed welder before retirement. Jay spent his spare time fishing, painting, woodworking, and gardening. He was a member of the Church of God in Chickasha, American Legion Post 145, and United States Spanish War Veterans Colonization Project, Inc. Jay proudly served 9 years 2 months and 14 days in the United States Army. During his service he was in Germany for 2 years 1 month and 17 days. He received a Good Conduct medal with 2 loops and sharp shooter, SPE (T) E-4 as a Pole Lineman. Jay is survived my his mother, Lela Lee McKee, of Chickasha. Children: Lillian Alohalani Nixon of Felton, DE; Joy Nell Martin, of Perkins, OK; and Jenny Lynn Poff of Commanche, OK. Brother: Billy Wayne Nixon of Denver, CO. Step - Sons: Denny Verl Clanton of Golden, CO; Dane Timothy Clanton of Chickasha, OK: and Darin Deon Clanton of Golden, CO. Grandchildren: Brian Danial Palmer of Lone Grove, OK; Jennifer Lynn Palmer of Oklahoma City, OK; Gage, Austin, and Allie Dannan Martin of Perkins , OK; Hayden, Timothy, and Breanne Allison Poff of Comanche, OK; Misty, Amanda, Deanna, and Jeremy Clanton of Golden, CO; and Cory and Chad of Oklahoma City, OK. Jay was preceded in death by his wife, Pearlie Mae Nixon, they were married on December 3, 1994, she passed away August 25, 2001 in Chickasha, OK. His father, Albert Jewell Nixon; daughter, June Lealani Palmer who passed away on March 2, 1987; step - son, Jerry Douglas Clanton who passed away on November 17, 1999; and brothers: Harris, Melvin, and Ralph Nixon. Graveside services will be Saturday, September 28, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Green Hill Cemetery in Lindsay, OK. with Pastor Chuck Davis, officiating and Lillian Nixon, assisting. Military Honors will be presented by the American Legion Post #23 of Lindsay. Memorial may be viewed online at www.boydstonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are with B.G. Boydston Funeral Home in Lindsay.
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