Dean Hixon

DEAN HIXON died March 18, 2013 at Presbyterian Manor, Clay Center, KS at the age of 91. He was born on October 19, 1921 in Benedict, Kansas the son of Arlie and Irma (Caughey) Hixon. Dean was raised in Wilson County, Kansas. He served in the US Navy as a pilot during WWII. Dean married Virginia Bruce on July 26, 1953 and she survives. He worked at the Clay Center Dispatch for 30 years before retiring in 1984. He attended the Clay Center Christian Church and was a member of the Clay Center Lions Club and the Linn American Legion. He also was past president of the Kansas Newspaper Advertisers Association. Dean was preceded in death by a son and 2 brothers. Survivors include: Son: Jeff Hixon, Topeka, KS Son: Mark Hixon, Clay Center, KS Son: Bruce Hixon, Bowdoin, ME Grandchildren: 2 grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren Funeral Services will be held on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Chapel in Clay Center, Kansas. Burial will be at the Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, Kansas. Visitation will be held on will be held from 3-8 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to may be made to the Presbyterian Manor Good Samaritan Fund and can be sent in care of the funeral home.