Gary W.  Nixon, 79 of Connersville passed away on August 12, 2024 peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born July 27, 1945 in Addyston, Ohio to John Nixon and Mary J. Fox Nixon.

On May 16, 1965 he married the love of his life, Diana Waddell in Rushville, together they had two children, Cindy Lynn his love child, and Gary Robert.

When Gary or also known as Bullwinkle was 18 years old, he began working at Philco Ford for the next 25 years, before he went to work at Hill-Rom in Batesville until he retired after 25 years, while there he was a very active member of the United 525 Steel Workers Union. In the union he was the Union Steward. He was very proud of his service while working at Hill-Rom.

Gary was the last of the Nixon family, he was named the patriarch of the family. All his nieces and nephews loved coming over to see and spoil him. He never met a stranger and anyone who knew Gary, loved him. His favorite holiday was Christmas. Every year he would get a real Christmas tree just so he could use the tree stand that was his parents, they had when he was a young boy. You could often find him playing bingo and going places with his family. Gary loved riding around in the country listening to country music. Most importantly he enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. Every summer, they all looked forward to spending a day at Kings Island on a hot day in July.

Along with his wife of 59 years, Diana he is survived by his children, Cindy (Rick) Chomel and Gary R. Nixon; his grandchildren, Heather (Blake Gabbard) Jarboe, Stephanie (Chris) Urban, Brittany Nixon, Garrett (Angie) Nixon, Dylan (Taylor Isaacs) Schwab, Ronnie Nixon and Aaron Nixon; great grandchildren, Chloe Pflum, Gracelynn Urban, Gage Jarboe, Callie Urban, Jaxon Nixon and Blakely Lewis ; son in law, Steve Schwab; his sisters in law, Judy Nixon and Barb (Larry) Adkins; his best friend, Bob (Sharon) Wessel; special niece he shared his birthday with, Faith Sizemore; his beloved dog, Patches; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, John Nixon, Vearl Nixon, Larry Nixon, Ronald Nixon, Sarah Rupe, Phyllis Johnson, Evelyn Ketchum and Wilma Mae Wagner; and his dog, Buck.

Family and friends may visit on Friday, August 16, 2024 from 4:00pm until 6:00 pm at Urban Winkler Funeral Home, 513 W. 8th St., Connersville, Indiana 47331. The funeral will begin at 6:00 pm at the funeral home with Pastor Rob Judd officiating.

The family of Gary would like to thank the Reid Palliative Care Team and the Reid Hospice team.

To sign the online guestbook or to leave the family with a personal message visit www.urbanwinklerfuneralhome.com.