Robert Nix, 77, of Sebastian, passed away on Oct. 7, 2014, with his family by his side while under the care of VNA Hospice.
He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Barbara; his children Jill Cherry (Larry), Frank Kinelski (Angela), and sons Robert and Howard; grandchildren Brian, Beau, Ricky and Frank; brother, Thomas Nix; sister, Gloria Amon; and many nieces and nephews.
He was born to the late Edward and Mary Nix on Aug. 14, 1937, in Staten Island, N.Y.
Nix retired from the Division of Youth and Family Services State of New Jersey. He was a veteran of the Korean War, proudly serving in the United States Air Force.
He graduated from North Greenville Junior College, Tigerville, S.C. He was a member of the American Legion, Sebastian, and also a member of the Moose Lodge #1767 of Sebastian.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. at United Methodist Church of Sebastian, 1029 Main Street on Oct. 27, including a military honors ceremony.
