OBIT: Donald Roy HIXSON, 2000, Rockwood, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Mary McMonegal Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ HIXSON Donald Roy Hixson, 72, of Rockwood, died Aug. 29, 2000 at Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born Dec. 21, 1927 in Rostraver Township. He was the son of the late Roy and Sara Belle (Naylor) Hixson. Preceded in death by parents and a brother, Clifford Hixson. Survived by his wife of 47 years Nancy (Shearer) Hixson; five sons, Robert E. and wife Robin of Champion, Timothy O. and special friend Terri Keefer of Champion, Matthew R. and wife Dorothy of Cocoa Beach, Fla., Donald R. and wife Kristi of Mt. Pleasant, and Walter J. of Melcroft; four daughters, Sarah L. married to Joseph Lundie of North Huntington, Shirley R. Hixson of Rockwood, Margaret A. married to Kevin Benford of Rockwood, Rebecca L. married to Ken Kovalchuk of Mt. Pleasant; a brother, James Hixson of DuBois; a sister, Ruth married to William Scholl of Elizabeth; and 12 grandchildren. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the James C. Stump Funeral Home, Inc. 580 Circle Drive, Sweeney Plan/Rostraver Twp. Additional viewing will take place from 9 a.m. until time of service 10 a.m. Friday at St. John's Lutheran Church, 715 Lincoln Highway, North Versailles. The Rev. Richard W. Bonds/Kurg, pastor, officiating. Private interment at Fells Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association. Daily American, August 30, 2000 [H1203]