Robert Marshall Nixon, 73, of Charleston, entered into eternal rest on January 4, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on September 24, 1947 in Charleston, SC; Robert was a son of the late George Nixon and Loretto Mary (Dowling) Nixon.
Robert served two years in the Vietnam War. He was a past commander of the VFW Post 145. He was a devoted member of the Church of the Nativity. Robert enjoyed fishing and lending a helping hand to others. Robert Nixon is survived by his niece Nancy Nixon, great niece Amanda Pye, sister-in-law Bonnie Nixon and two great-great nieces Savanna and Addison all of Charleston, SC. Also surviving are Barbara, Amber and Adrienne who were like daughters to him.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Robert will be celebrated on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 12:00 noon at the Church of the Nativity on James Island located at 1061 Folly Rd. Burial will follow at Holy Cross cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation 1-hour prior to the Mass at the Church of the Nativity.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Robert`s memory may be sent to the Nativity Parish Life Center.