Jack L. Hixon

Mr. Jack Landrum Hixon, 97, of North Augusta, entered into rest, at his home on Friday, May 1, 2026. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 9, at 11:00 a.m. at Woodlawn United Methodist Church with Rev. Bernard Sonny Mason and Rev. Jim McCullough officiating. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park with Veteran Honors. The family will receive friends at Posey Funeral Home on Friday evening, May 8, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Jack was born in Augusta, Georgia, on July 12, 1928, to the late Robert Reid Hixon and Lucile Lunceford Hixon Crook. Despite not yet being of legal age, Jack enlisted in the U.S. Navy to serve his country during World War II. He served aboard the minesweeper USS Ostrich. Upon completion of his Naval obligation, he returned home and, through the GI Bill, earned his high school diploma. Jack married Mary Frances Herndon and they shared 70 wonderful years together. They traveled extensively enjoying their excursions throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico. In later years, during her battle with Parkinsons, Jack served as a patient and steadfast caregiver, until Frances’s passing in 2022. Jack began his civilian career with Georgia Power, and as an Augusta Fireman, but soon found his calling with the United States Postal Service, where he served as a letter carrier for 30 years. Those along his route often remarked they could set their clocks by his punctual deliveries. He was repeatedly elected union representative by his colleagues and attended numerous conventions at their request. Jack’s commitment to service continued as he served as a volunteer firefighter in Augusta for over 24 years and was a dedicated lifelong member of American Legion Post 63. Together with Frances he continued answering that call through their volunteer work with the Telephone Pioneers—working boat races along the Savannah River, building homes with Habitat for Humanity, and painting U.S. maps on elementary school playgrounds across Georgia. Jack’s love of sports began as a young boy playing baseball in Frog Hollow and grew into a 42-year career officiating baseball, softball, and football at the high school, collegiate, and semi-professional levels. His passion for sports continued into retirement, as he both played and coached in a senior adult softball league well into his early seventies. A faithful member of Woodlawn United Methodist Church, Jack was a devout Christian who left a positive and enduring mark on countless lives. He did not often express affection in words - but no friend, colleague, caregiver, pastor, or doctor escaped a summer encounter with him without receiving a bag of his homegrown tomatoes. In addition to his wife and parents, Jack was preceded in death by his brother, Walter Hixon, also a proud U.S. Navy veteran; and his sisters, Christine Spires and Jackie Green. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Jack L. Hixon, Jr. (Debra) and Barbara F. Swilley (David); five grandchildren, Jack L. “Trey” Hixon III (Alena), Christopher L. Hixon (Desiree’), Leslie M. Poston (Brooks), Elizabeth Opalak (Charles), and Cameron Swilley (Laney); and ten great-grandchildren: Jack L. Hixon IV, Leon Hixon, Lydamarie Hixon, Violet Hixon, Aurelia Opalak, Eleanor Opalak, Isabel Opalak, Michael Opalak, Mary Frances Opalak and David Opalak. Pallbearers will be Jack L. Hixon III, Christopher Hixon, Cameron Swilley, Charles Opalak, and Brooks Poston. The family of Jack L. Hixon would like to express their deepest appreciation to his caregivers Beverly and Charlotte for their years of dedication, providing companionship and assistance that allowed Jack to remain home. Memorial donations may be made to Navy Relief: support.nmcrs.org/a/homepage Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta is in charge of arrangements (803)278-1181.

Jack L. Hixon

July 12, 1928 - May 1, 2026