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Wayne Anthony Nix

Passed 03/21/2023

Obituary For Wayne Anthony Nix

OPELOUSAS – A memorial service will be held from 6 pm -8 pm on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Ford and Joseph Funeral Home in Opelousas for Wayne Anthony Nix, 65, who entered eternal rest at Opelousas General Health Systems on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

Rev. Michael Massey will be officiating the memorial service.

He leaves to cherish his memories his father, Anthony Nix of Plaisance, LA; three sisters, Ruby Milton of Vinton, LA; Janice Nix-Victorian (Wilfred) of Opelousas, LA; and Sherry Nix of Plaisance; three brothers, Jessie Nix (Anna), Jake Nix and Willie Nix (Lillie), of Plaisance, LA.; his wife, Drenetta Grant Nix of Opelousas, LA; two sons Wayne Nix II (Ayanna), of Tomball, TX, and Carlos Julien (Andrea), of New Orleans, LA; one daughter Neka Rhymes (Thomas) of Carencro, LA; nine grandchildren Vaughndalynne Brown, Dylan Despenza of Atlanta, GA, Elana Taylor of Tomball, Tx.; Kalie Fletcher, Kristian Julien and Andrew Julien of New Orleans; Antonio Dodd (Angelica), Destiny Dodd of Carencro, LA; Kianna Dodd of Humble TX; a host of great-grandchildren, Skylar Moore of Atlanta, GA, Xerenity Trimble, Antonio Dodd Jr., Reghan Dodd, Kai’Lani Reeder all of Carencro LA; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Lee Anna Tezeno Nix; a sister Rose Mary Nix Fournier; two brothers, Roland and Ronnie Nix; a nephew, Al Gerard Fournier; a great nephew, Christopher Johnson Milton; a brother-in-law Roy Milton; maternal grandparents, Wesley and Lorena Prudhomme Tezeno; paternal grandparents Jake and Louise Fruge’ Nix; and his godparents, Mary Ophelia and Louis Ledet.

** Please be advised we will adhere to the safety measures and precautions provided by the state of Louisiana due to COVID-19. Masks are required for those who will be in attendance. **

Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com

Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.


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To the Nix Family: You have my Condolences and Prayers ✝️🙏🏽 Karen LeBlanc-Francis

You have my deepest sympathy and unwavering support. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. Wishing you the best and know you have my full support in every moment. -Lisa Thomas & Family

You have my deepest sympathy and unwavering support. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. Wishing you the best and know you have my full support in every moment.

To the family of Wayne Nix aka Sporty you have my deepest condolences 💐 I will forever remember him..he would pass by the office every morning and drop something on my desk whether it was a snack or some fruits he was always willing to help if needed, always was smiling and laughing he definitely will be missed!!

On behalf of myself and Our Lady of Lourdes Physician Group I would like to offer my deepest sympathies and condolences to the Nix family. Mr. Wayne was always a joy to be around, and I appreciate him for trusting in myself and our staff to aid in his care. May he rest in eternal peace. -Akira M.

Deepest sympathy and condolences on your lost. Earth has no sorrow Heaven cannot heal. Get your rest My Boi....., The CollinsFamily....

Our sincere condolences to the Nix family. Bonnie you always had a kind heart for helping anyone you could. R.I.P.

To the family of "Sporty' sometime someone would ask us his real name we had think or go ask. From me and I am sure from other managers we have never meet someone that done whatever he could for us without complaining. He was a person that like to save things, didn't want to throw anythings away. His spirit was a happy one. He liked his juice and his cigarettes. He love his family.Elsie & friends.

Sincere condolences to the entire Nix family. Stephanie Wilson

Condolences to Wayne and the entire Nix family. Will keep you all in my prayers!

Sending condolences to Wayne Jr and the entire family. God bless you all. Anicia Dupre Barre

My deepest condolences to the Nix family

Dear Nix Family, Our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences for the loss of our dear Wayne "Sporty" Nix. His kind spirit leaves fond memories that we will forever treasure. May his soul rest in peace and find joy with family members gone before us in God's Kingdom. Joe, Georgia, Jon, Holly, and all the Grands. We love you.

May God continue to hold your family together during this time and that they find peace and joy with all the memories and love you leave behind with them. This is expressed with love and hugs to all of your loved ones and friends during their time of need.

Love, Lumeke Young

RIP SPORTY I KNEW YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOR A LONG TIME,YOU WILLNEVER BE FORGOTTEN. OLIVER DAVIS

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Ford & Joseph Funeral Home | Opelousas, LA

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