MAURICE ERIC RICKY NIX, 73, of Benton IL, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017.
Ricky was born on August 2, 1944, to Maurice Newton “Budd” Nix and Olavee Stucke.
He married Mary Katherine Lintner on July 3, 1965, and she survives.
Ricky was the owner of Rick’s Tire Service in Benton since 1974 and U.S.A.C. Silver Crown owner for over 20 years with car #43.
He was a fan of Indy 500, A.J. Foyt and Johnny Parsons Jr.
He proudly served our country during the Vietnam era, in the U.S. Army.
Ricky was a loving husband & father who had a larger than life personality and a generous spirit
Ricky was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Benton, Illinois
He is survived by his daughter Rebecca Lynn Nix & husband Frank Colacicco from Naperville, IL; two sisters: Maureen Souers of O’Fallon, IL and Karen Galbraith (Bruce) of DuQuoin, IL; stepsister Judy Dardagarian of Dallas, Tx. and serveral nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by His parents, Sister Linda Nix, Stepmother Margaret Nix
Visitation will be held on Wednesday November 29th from 3 pm to 7 pm at the First Christian Church.
A memorial Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday November 30th with visitation after 10 am at the First Christian Church with Pastor Kurt Sanders officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the First Christian Church Fellowship
Hall or the Benton/West City Ministerial Alliance.
The Morton & Johnston Funeral Home is in Charge of arrangements.
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