Waple Dee Nix
Waple Dee Nix
June 11, 1923 ~ October 5, 2013
LONE STAR - Waple Dee Nix passed away Saturday, October 5th, at his home in Lone Star. Dee was born June 11, 1923 in Daingerfield, TX. He graduated from Daingerfield High School in 1940, and was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. After the war, he was an analyst for ARCO. After retiring to his home in Texas, he attended Lilly's Chapel Church of Christ in Daingerfield. He requested no memorial service. His body was cremated, and his ashes will be scattered.Dee was a loving husband, wonderful father figure, and great family patriarch. He was preceded in death by his parents Clenton and Winnie Lou Harris Nix, sisters Wanda Merleen Nix and Della Jean Nix Bond, brother Winfield Nix, first wife Catherine Truccio Nix, second wife Judy Beechler Hinshaw Nix, and nephew Kelly Dee Nix. He is survived by sister Geraldine Nix Turner; nieces Teresa Kay Sampson, Patricia Turner Traxler, Kim Bonds Scott, Dawn Bonds Shell, Lorri Weeks Connor, Shelly Weeks Blankenship, and Jena Wynn; nephews Jimmy Turner and Craig Nix; step daughter Donna Hinshaw; step son Jerry Hinshaw; dear friends Peggy Wooten and Karen Joiner; and his beloved poodle Nanette.He enjoyed traveling, and toured the world.
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Your family is like mine – more in Heaven than on earth. I can hear Jean and Merleen laughing like they used to when they were children and I would climb a tree so I could see them in their yard playing and laughing since I was not allowed to go play with anyone. Geraldine, I know your heart hurts but Waple had a good life and seemed to love every minute. He was always giving that big smile every time I saw him. I miss Merleen so much. I have a picture of she and I before she got sick. I want to send it to the girls.
Many happy memories of times together with Jack, Bill and Dee.Dee was a wonderful friend, gentleman, and an ever caring role model to our kids over the years. We had so many fun times together and will miss you so.
My thoughts and prayers are with Dee’s family in the loss of such a kind and loving person that Dee was in every way. I grew up with Dee as a kind and caring friend of my parents. So many fond memories of times at Longport NJ and runs on the beach with Inky. Dee’s memory and impact on so many lives will live on now that he has celebrated his heavenly birthday…