Robert WixI am a Veteran.
1/4/1933 - 4/12/2013

Robert William Wix, Sr. was born on January 4, 1933 in Fulton, Texas. He went to be with the Lord on April 12, 2013.
Robert would have been married 59 years this April 29, 2013. Robert was known as "Captain Wix". He served in the Navy for eight years during the Korean War. Captain Wix witnessed the H Bomb while serving on the "U.S.S. Estes" and was proud to have met President Truman.
Captain Wix was a Harbor Master at the Port of Freeport, and worked for G & H Towing Company for 47 years.
Captain Wix raised seven children, and one grandchild. He has 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He also has multiple nieces and nephews that he loved. Bill enjoyed taking his family crabbing, hunting and fishing. He enjoyed cooking and gardening as well as his wood projects to give as gifts. His favorite of all was sitting by his wood burning pit with a glass of ice tea, just relaxing and enjoying the outdoors.
Captain, Robert, Bill, dad, or Papa Bill, as he was called will be very much missed by all.

The family will receive friends Friday, April 19, 2013 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Lakewood Funeral Chapel.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the Lakewood Funeral Chapel with Dr. John Gross officiating. The graveside service will be conducted by Father Jim Lynes.
Pallbearers will be:
Addison Wix, Aidan Wix, Cason Wix, Hiram Butler, Robert "Robby" Scruggs, Matt Funderburg, Xander Funderburg and Travis Ottmer.

Honorary Pallbearers will be: Brandon Wix and Randy Wiesner, Cody Hill

Survivors include:
His SPOUSE: Norma Wix
CHILDREN: Bambi and Robert Scruggs, Robert "Billy" Wix, Rory Wix, Kelly and Darby Butler, Melody Wix, Keenan and Christy Wix, and Joanie and Jerry Hymel.
BROTHERS & SISTERS: Franklin Wix, JoAann & Bob Jaynes, John & Rosie Court
GRANDCHILDREN: Lyndsay Randall, Somer Ottmer, Brandon Wix, Autumn Scruggs-Psihogios, Alex Wix, Robby Scruggs, Candice Funderburg, Ashton Clark, Cody Hill, Hatiera Butler-Rodriguez, Hiram Butler, Randy Wiesner, Addison Wix, Aidan Wix, and Cason Wix.
GREAT GRANDCHILDREN: Kaiden Dickerson, Mason Smith, Dylan Keep, Sullivan Randall, Emry Ottmer, Xander Funderburg, Stella Randall, River Scruggs, Everett Ottmer, June Scruggs.

Final arrangements by the Turner Family at Lakewood Funeral Chapel.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.lakewoodfuneralchapel.com




 

 

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