Obituaries: Bobby Mixon, 1953, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: June 25, 1953 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American

Killed In Crash

Bobby Mixon, (photo above), 22 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Elton Mixon, of
Winnfield, Route 2, was one of 129 American soldiers killed in a transport
airplane crash in Japan last Thursday, June 18.  Young Mixon had been on leave
in Japan and war returning to his base in Sewan, near Seoul, Korea, when the
crash occurred.  He was a 1948 graduate of Winnfield High School, a member of
the Laurel Heights Baptist Church, and a Woodman.  He had been employed at
Western Auto Store before his entry into service.

Survivors are his parents, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Gorham, three
sisters, and one brother.  Burial rites will be held in the Gorham Cemetery
near Joyce as soon as transfer of the remains can be made.