James A. Nixon, 72, of South Bend passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 9, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.
He was born on June 23, 1944, in South Bend to the late Arthur W. and Kathryn H. (Alexander) Nixon.
James graduated from Indiana State University with a Master’s Degree in Organic Chemistry. He worked for Eli Lilly as a Research Chemist and his name is attached to seven Drug Patents for Mental Health, Obesity and Diabetes.
He is survived by his sister, Marsha K. (Frank) Norris of Lampasas, Texas, and his three brothers, William V. (Theda) Nixon of South Bend, Gerald L. (Marilee) Nixon of Goshen and Brian J. (Jane) Nixon of Clifton, Va.
James was preceded in death by his father, Arthur, on January 30, 1998, and his mother, Kathryn, on January 15, 2014.
He enjoyed farming, fishing, hunting, gardening, and watching IU Basketball and the Chicago Cubs. He was also a collector of many and varied things.
James was a member of the Sumption Prairie United Methodist Church Bible Study Group, sang in the Eli Lilly Choir and played keyboard instruments. He served many years as an election officer at polling places in St. Joseph County's Greene Township and in Marion County.
Visitation will be held on Monday, March 13, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Hanley and Sons Funeral Home “Southwest Chapel,” located at State Road 23/W. Ireland Road, South Bend. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, March 14, at Sumption Prairie United Methodist Church, 24535 Roosevelt Road, South Bend, with Pastor Trenton Prieshoff officiating. Friends may visit one prior to service at the church. Burial will take place at a later date at Sumption Prairie Cemetery.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to Sumption Prairie United Methodist Church, 24353 Roosevelt Road, South Bend, IN 46614.
The HANLEY and Sons Funeral Home handled arrangements and extends its deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers to the Nixon family.
Condolences may be expressed online through our website: www.hanleyandsonsfuneralhomes.com
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