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Obituary For Pastor Preston Nix
Pastor Preston Nix,76, was called to his eternal home on May 30, 2025.
Preston was the second child born to Mr. Lovelace Nix, Sr. and Mrs. Elizabeth Myers Nix on March 1, 1949, in Etowah County.
He was raised in Attalla, AL and graduated from Norris High School in the class of 1968. After graduation he was untied in Holy Matrimony to Mary Ella Green Nix in 1969. To this union, three sons were born: Marcus DeWayne Nix, Tyrone Nix and Derrick Nix.
Later he joined the United States Army. After serving for a short time, he was employed at the Steel Plant in Gadsden, AL for two years. He later went to work at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for thirty-three and a half years before retiring. He also worked in the Local 12 Union Hall for four years as a representative.
He was very instrumental in serving his community. He pastored Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Oneonta, AL for thirty-one years. He served on the Attalla Board of Education for twenty-nine and a half years. He started the Youth Enrichment Program in Attalla. He also created the Nix Foundation for Scholarships. He was a carpenter, plumber and electrician serving his community; and also was a mechanic and served on the Voters League. Of all those things, most importantly, he served God by using his many talents that God blessed him with.
He confessed Christ at an early age under the leadership of Pastor F.L. Huff at Friendship Baptist Church, Attalla where he served as a deacon.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Lovelace Nix, Sr.; two brothers Lovelace Nix, Jr. and Robert Nix; sister in-law Jannie Lee Childs Nix.
He leaves to cherish his memories his loving and caring wife of fifty-six years, Mary Nix; his sons Sgt. Marcus DeWayne Nix of Attalla, AL., Tyrone (Toya) Nix of Stephenville, TX., and Derrick (Allison) Nix of Auburn, AL.; five grandchildren Tyvari Rashad Nix of Jackson, MS., Tiah Rakele Nix of Stephenville, TX, Ava Elizabeth Nix of Auburn, AL., Derrin Amos and Dray Eugene Nix of Auburn, AL.; brother Pastor Joseph (Sammie Kay) Nix of Gadsden, AL.; brother in law Amos William Green; a loving and caring cousin who was like a sister Geraldine Beason of Attalla, AL.; a long time friend Pastor William McKinney, several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
We ask that you please keep this family in your hearts and prayers during their time of bereavement.
Funeral Services will be held at 1pm on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Attalla.
Interment: Lincoln Hills Memorial Garden
Eulogist: Pastor Larry Weathers
Premier Provider of Professional Services: West Gadsden Funeral Home.
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Jacqueline Thompson sent Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for Pastor Preston Nix - June 04, 2025
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Our sympathy go out to the family. Rev & Sis Larry Bernard Patterson Sr..
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Just find out tonight June 12, 2025 our prayers π go out to Sister Nix and the family. Earth loss and Heaven gain. Rev & Sis Larry Bernard Patterson Sr.. Lee County Board Of Education Member.
We'll miss you Paw Paw πππ
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Rev. Nix was more than pastor to my husband and our family. He was a mentor and a friend. We love him and his family. We pray for God's comfort and strength in the coming days. Rest in the Lord Pastor Nix. You will truly be missed by the members of Mt. Olive Baptist Church.
Thanks for choosing me as your godson. You were an awesome godfather who instilled in me values and principles that I will continue to carry with me throughout life. With over 25 years of memories, I could go on and on about how much you meant to me.
Mrs. Nix and sons, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Rev. loved you and you loved him. He's resting now! I love you all!
To Sis Nix & Family, we extend our deepest sympathy & prayers. The Graves Family
Deepest sympathy to Rev Nix family I worked with Preston at Good Year for many years Buck Hill
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To the family ALCIM sends our sincere condolences. I will always remember his love for the sheep he fed for years.
So sorry to hear of the passing of Preston. I worked at The Exchange Bank for 31 years and Preston was always one of my favorite customers. If I didn't see him when he came in the bank, he always made a point of finding me for one of our many conversations through the years. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
