Sammy Samuel Douglas Nix

Samuel Douglas "Sammy" Nix. Pickens, SC

"Sammy" Nix, 65, of 236 Amberwood Road, Pickens, loving husband of June Nix, met his heavenly father on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson.

Sammy was born in Pickens, SC on August 16, 1950 to Thelma Porter Thrift of Pickens and the late Floyd Leroy Nix. He was a 1968 graduate of Pickens High School, and retired from both the U.S. Army Reserve as a Staff Sergeant with 28 years of service in the 7225th Medical Support Unit, and the U.S. Postal Service. He was the current owner and operator of Palmetto Gold Pawn and Gun in Liberty, and in his free time he was a "yard perfectionist". 

A loving husband, father, and grandfather (Pappi), He was always up for conversation and enjoyed meeting new people. Sammy was an avid sports fan, and officiated basketball and softball for over 25 years throughout SC. He was very enthusiastic about his love for the USC Gamecocks, and it was only topped by his love for his family and for his Lord and Savior. Sammy was an active, loyal member of Mile Creek Baptist Church in Six Mile.     

In addition to his loving wife of 43 years and his mother, Mr. Nix is survived by a daughter; Jody Nix Wilson (Richard) of Pendleton; a brother; Skippy Nix (Debbie) of Pickens; two sisters; Judy Durham and Renee Thrift, both of Pickens; a step-father; Dwight Thrift of Pickens; and one granddaughter; Addison Wilson. Sammy is also survived by numerous extended family; a special Church family; and many loving friends.

Services to honor the life of Sammy will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Mile Creek Baptist Church, 104 Lakeside Drive, Six Mile, SC 29682. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens.

The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday prior to the service from 1:00 PM until 2:45 PM.

Flowers are optional, or the family requests that memorial donations be made to Mile Creek Baptist Church, 104 Lakeside Drive, Six Mile, SC 29682.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home - Downtown, which is assisting the family.