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Joel B. Nixon

1938 - 2021

Joel B. Nixon obituary, 1938-2021, Saylorsburg, PA

BORN

1938

DIED

2021

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Ashton Funeral Home, Inc. - Easton

1337 Northampton Street

Easton, Pennsylvania

Joel Nixon Obituary

SAYLORSBURG Joel B. Nixon, 83, of Saylorsburg, PA, formerly of Wilson Borough died Sunday, November 28, 2021 at home. Born April 20, 1938, in Phillipsburg, NJ, he was the son of the late Sally (Dingler) and Earl and Elizabeth Nixon. He was employed by Ashland Chemical for many years before retiring. Joel was an Army Veteran, a member of Teamster Local #773 and a life member of the Citizen's Hose Club. He is survived by two sons: Ronald (wife Julie) with whom he resided, Robert (wife Lisa) of Nazareth, PA; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, is handling arrangements. His wish was to have no services. Burial is in the Northampton Memorial Shrine. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com Ashton Funeral Home, Inc. 1337 Northampton Street Easton, PA 18042 (610) 253-4678

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Published by The Express Times from Nov. 29 to Nov. 30, 2021.

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Lori Strauss Heckman

November 30, 2021

Bob and Ron and families, sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Thoughts and prayers with you all during this time.

John Shafer Jr

November 30, 2021

Ron, Bob and Families. I was saddened to hear that your dad has passed. I really miss his (and your mom's) friendship as friends, neighbors and for a while, fellow racers. May he RIP

Peter Freeman

November 30, 2021

Bob and family, Sorry for your loss of your dad. He was funny and friendly person, when I worked at the Ashland Chemical. May God bless and comfort your family during these sad times. R,I.P. my friend. Sonny Freeman

Mark Collins

November 30, 2021

Bob, very sorry of your pop's passing. Such great memories of him at the plant. God Bless Joel, you and your family.

Rich behler

November 30, 2021

Sorry ron& Julie about your dad

Terry Smith

November 30, 2021

Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing had a lot of good times working with Joel in the chemical plant.RIP Joel

Kathleen and Rick Sandt

November 30, 2021

Ron and Julie
So sorry to hear of the passing of your dad, may he RIP

Ron Weidner

November 30, 2021

We are so sorry to hear of your loss of your DAD. Have many fun memories of him down at the chemical company. Never a dull moment on the 3rd shift back in the 70´s. May he Rest In Peace!

Sergeant Major (E-9) Larry E. Williams, US Army/ Retired (TN)

November 30, 2021

Sir,
I did not know you personally, however I would be honored to "Thank You" for your dedicated and honorable Military Service; to OUR Country.
At a later date, we will meet in that "SPECIAL PLACE" which GOD has reserved, for ALL of those who have stepped forward; to serve their Country in a Military Uniform.
May ALL of GOD'S blessings, be with your Dear Family!

Sergeant Major (E-9) Larry E. & Mrs. Sheila M. (LaBar) Williams, US Army/ Retired (TN)

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