John (Jack) Dare Nix

John (Jack) Dare Nix, age 76 of Burnt Chimney and formerly of Smithtown, New York passed away Sunday, May 18, 2008 after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by a son, John D. Nix III; his mother and sister. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Maureen T. Nix; sons Jeffrey (Leslie) Nix of Stanwood, Washington, Kerry Nix of St. James, New York, Bryan (Eleanor) Nix of E. Patchogue, New York; three grandsons, Jeffrey, Jack and Cameron Nix; two granddaughters, Emily and Keri Nix. Jack was a Korean War veteran with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and retired with 37 years of service from H. O. Penn Machinery Co. of Poughkeepsie, New York. His lifelong hobby was building and flying model airplanes. He will be missed by dear friends and neighbors Pate Cobbs and Harry, Jr. and Sandra Cundiff. The family wishes to thank Carilion Hospice of Franklin County, especially Kitty Ruby and special friend Buck Holland. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2008 with Pastor Rick Poland officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Carilion Hospice of Franklin County, 185 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount, VA 24151 or Planned Pethood Clinic, 18401Virgil H. Goode Hwy, Rocky Mount, VA 24151. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 p.m. to services time at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount.