William Hixson

Obituary of William B. Hixson

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William B. Hixson, Jr. , 84, Spring City William B. Hixson, Jr. 84, died Sunday in Seasons Hospice. He was born in Philadelphia to the late William B and Mary (March) Hixson. William has lived most of his life in Spring City, and is a 1948 graduate of the former Spring City High School. After School, he served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War. Upon his honorable discharge, he worked as a laborer for The Superior Tube Company in Collegeville for 35 plus years until his retirement. Bill was a member of the Spring City Thomas W. O'Connor, Post 602, American Legion, a member of The Royersford VFW, Post 6341, and was a member of the Spring City Marauders. His past time activities included hunting. Bill is survived by his children, Barry W. Hixson of Canton, Georgia, Kim E. Moore, and her husband, Kevin Moore, and by Perry L. Hixson, husband of Jennifer of Royersford; his four grandchildren, Lindsay Anne Hixson, Ryan Burris Hixson, Alexandra J. Doyle, and Blake C. Sim. In addition, he is survived by his companion Janice E. Walters, her son, Corey D. Walters, as well as Christian T. Walters, Jr. and the entire Walters family. He is predeceased by his daughter, Cathy Hixson Knauer. Friends and relatives are invited to attend his Visitation Service on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at the Shalkop Grace & Strunk Funeral Home, 135 Bridge St. Spring City, PA 19475 at 10: 00 untill Noon. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be may in his name to The William B. Hixson USS Missouri Fund at Superior Credit Union, 799 Main Street, Royersford, PA 19468, www.superiorcu.org. Online tributes may be made at www.sgsfuneralhome.com
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Saturday
6
February

Visitation

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, February 6, 2016
Shalkop Grace & Strunk Funeral Home
Bridge And Church Streets
Spring City, Pennsylvania, United States
Saturday
6
February

Visitation

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, February 6, 2016
Shalkop Grace & Strunk Funeral Home
Bridge And Church Streets
Spring City, Pennsylvania, United States
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