Zanesville High School Alumni
Zanesville, Ohio (OH)
In Memory of
Rhea F. James Nixon
Passed away 2013
Rhea F. James Nixon attended Zanesville High School in Zanesville, OH.
Class of 1949
Date of Passing Oct 27, 2013
Date of Passing Oct 27, 2013
Rhea F. Nixon, 82, of Zanesville, died at 5:40 A.M. Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House. She was born July 17, 1931 in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Henry P. and Letha P. Phillis James. She retired after 16 years of service in the Volunteer Service Department at Good Samaritan Hospital. Rhea was a member of Coburn United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her husband of 61 years, Ralph E. Nixon, of the home, whom she married May 29, 1952; A son; Dan R. (Raye Ellen) Nixon of Mt Vernon Two daughters, Debbie D. (Harry M.) Geddes of Zanesville and Susan R. (William D.) Shaffer of Claysville; Twelve Grandchildren; Three Great-Grandchildren; Three sisters-in-Law; Dorothy Lynn , Sarah West and Ruth Foster all of Zanesville .
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Raye, Lawrence and Dale James; and four sisters; Dorothy Lynn, Neva Lyons, Freda Shoe and Mary Bogard.
Friends and family may call from 2-4 and 6-8 pm Tuesday October 29,2013 at the Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home, 1271 Blue Avenue, Zanesville and one hour prior to services. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at the funeral home with Rev. Doris Flynn officiating. Rhea will be laid to rest at Zanesville Memorial Park Cemetery, Zanesville.
Surviving are her husband of 61 years, Ralph E. Nixon, of the home, whom she married May 29, 1952; A son; Dan R. (Raye Ellen) Nixon of Mt Vernon Two daughters, Debbie D. (Harry M.) Geddes of Zanesville and Susan R. (William D.) Shaffer of Claysville; Twelve Grandchildren; Three Great-Grandchildren; Three sisters-in-Law; Dorothy Lynn , Sarah West and Ruth Foster all of Zanesville .
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Raye, Lawrence and Dale James; and four sisters; Dorothy Lynn, Neva Lyons, Freda Shoe and Mary Bogard.
Friends and family may call from 2-4 and 6-8 pm Tuesday October 29,2013 at the Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home, 1271 Blue Avenue, Zanesville and one hour prior to services. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at the funeral home with Rev. Doris Flynn officiating. Rhea will be laid to rest at Zanesville Memorial Park Cemetery, Zanesville.