Robert Eugene Nixon

Robert Eugene Nixon, 42, of Jonesboro, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on February 19, 2016. Mr. Nixon was born on October 14, 1973 in Memphis, Tennessee to Dennis and Nancy Strain Nixon. Mr. Nixon was of the Baptist faith, loved spending time with his boys, was blessed with the gift of hospitality, and enjoyed drawing and painting.Survivors include; his father: Dennis Nixon of Jonesboro, Arkansas; his mother: Nancy K. Draffin of Florida; two sons: Gage and Jackson Nixon both of Middleton, Tennessee; two brothers: Lee Nixon of Cordova, Tennessee and Paul Davis of Manila, Arkansas; one sister: Becky Harston of Memphis, Tennessee; special friend: Margaret Veteto of Jonesboro, Arkansas; and a host of other family and friends.Mr. Nixon was preceded in death by; his mother: Cathy Davis Nixon.A memorial service will be held at Forest Hill East Funeral Home, 2440 Whitten Road, Memphis, TN on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 2:00pm. Guest registry at www.faithfuneralservice.net