Jerry Wayne Nix

    Monday, June 15, 2026 at 4:26 AM

    By News Staff

    Jerry Wayne Nix passed away at his home in Yuma, AZ on December 1, 2025.  He was born June 25, 1944, and was 81 years old.
    Jerry was a loving father, grandfather, and brother.  He was a longtime employee of Davis and Eslick before moving to South Carolina and Arizonia.
    A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 10:00am at Maplewood Cemetery.

    Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Nix, grandparents, Clarence and Ella White, parents, Mary Sue Nix and A.J. Nix, one son, Danny Nix, and brother, Joe White Nix.

    He is survived by, 
    Sons, Kenny (Angie) Nix of Tennessee.
    Michael (Carolyn) Nix of Tennessee.
    Jason (Leah) Owens of South Carolina.
    Bart (Tonya) Owens of Arizonia.
    Grandchildren, 
    Brent (Rachel) Nix, Blake Bryant (Cara) Nix, Bridgett (Michael) Nix, Nash Owens, Jacob Owens, Emily Owens, and Daniel Owens.
    Sister, Nancy Ingram of Pulaski, Tennessee. 
    Nephews, Shane (MT) Nix, Wendell Lee Ingram, and Barry Ingram.
    Special caregivers, Donna, George and family.

    Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements for Jerry Wayne Nix.

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