Timothy Ray “Timmy” Nixon died Friday, May 13, 2011, at River Region Medical Center. He was 53.

A lifelong resident of Vicksburg, he was formerly employed by Bell’s Music Co. for 25 years. He was a member of Solid Rock United Pentecostal Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Debra Reed O’Connor Nixon; and his parents, Rufus Baxter Sr. and Martha Lee Nixon.

Survivors include his stepdaughter, Ashley O’Connor of Vicksburg; four sisters, Ann Welshans of Raymond, Lynda Moore of Brandon, Vickye Stocks of Tallulah and Margaret Sue Nixon of Memphis; two brothers, R.B. Nixon Jr. and Tommy Eugene Nixon, both of Vicksburg; and two grandchildren.

Memorial services will be at 2 today at Glenwood Funeral Home with the Rev. Gordon Winslow officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the memorial service.