Louis Nixon

Louis Nixon was born in Sumter South Carolina on December 5, 1927, to the late Mr. and Mrs. James Chatman. After the death of his parents, at the early age of three, Louis was adopted by the wonderful Ms. Eleanor Nixon. Ms. Nixon and her two sons relocated to Baltimore, MD where they lived for the duration of their lives. Louis often spoke of his love and admiration for his mother Eleanor who was a strong and dedicated to being a good mother. She influenced him to reach his greatest potential and to never forget that she always love him. Louis attended Frederick Douglas High School until he was recruited by the United States Navy. He served two years in the Navy during World War II and was awarded the American Theater Ribbon and the Victory Medal. He ended his service with an honorable discharge on June 13, 1946. Louis returned home to Baltimore, MD where he soon married the love of his life the late Dorothy Elisabeth Nixon. Louis was employed with Bethlehem Steel located in Sparrows Point Maryland, where he performed in the role of the Assistant Foreman for 25+ years until he retired. He was an active member of the American Legion Lodge of East Baltimore, where he exhibited leadership and dedication to the members and aided in community enhancement projects. He was a happy and delightful person and full of life that offered a smile and kindness to all that knew him. He was a good husband and father. He kept much laughter in the family just by being himself. One summer the entire family drove down to Florida for a vacation at Disney World and while walking down the yellow brick road, his hat blew off and he proceeded to run after it. You should have seen him running through the streets, between strangers just to save his favorite hat. That’s who he was, a loving tender-hearted man who loved life, and didn’t mind making someone laugh or smile. During his later days of life he was full of joy, fun and laughter. He talked endlessly and enjoyed family visits with him to watch television or dine at his local favorite, Burger King Restaurant. His favorite sport was football and his favorite team was the Baltimore Ravens. He once attended a Raven’s preseason football game and received an autograph picture of Ray Lewis, in which he always cherished. Not only did he enjoy football, but on an occasionally, he enjoyed eating steam crabs. If you ever got the chance to sit and talk with him, you would have found that he was a very spiritual man who loved the Lord. He enjoyed watching TV ministry and praying. You should have seen the excitement in his eyes when he would talk about his mother and their history. All you could do was sit quietly and listen intensely as he enlightens you with the earlier years of his life. Many years later, he founded his biologically family. Oh my god, the family was endless; they came from all around the world to see their lost brother. The joy they shared was unspeakable. Louis wed his lovely wife of 65 years and leaves to cherish three children Gregory, Loretta and Donna Nixon; a daughter-in-law Tan Nixon and four grandchildren, Jonaz, Teon (decease) Nikia Funderburke and Robert Pitts Jr.; three great grandchildren Brittany, London and Alyah; his step brother (decease) who was known as uncle son and his biological family, the Chatman’s, along with a host of cousin and friends.

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Louis Nixon

December 5, 1927 - December 1, 2015