Darrell Hixson, age 72 of Sunman, Indiana passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Margaret Mary Health. He was born on November 28, 1943 in Casey County, KY to Mack & Christine (nee: Carman) Hixson.
Darrell attended the Batesville Christian Church. He was a member of the Buckeye United Fly Fishers and the Ohio Camera Club. In 2004, he retired from Cincinnati Incorporated.
Darrell loved photography and was very good at it. The keen fisherman, history buff and avid reader, was the type of person that could build almost anything, plus he was a very good handyman. Known to go to the Brookville Flea Market every Wednesday, he was a big collector of all kinds of things. Darrell and his wife loved to travel and went many places together. He was a devoted husband, dad and cherished grandfather.
He is survived by his loving wife, Marlene (nee: Bastian) Hixson; children Lynn M. Hixson of Interlachen, FL, Elaine M. Maple (Tim) of Batesville, Paul Williams (Julie Kobes) of Centerville, OH, Tim Williams (Sandy Burkhart) of Maineville, OH, Robert Williams of Centerville, OH and Tom A. Williams of Manassas, VA; along with grandchildren Ryan & Lauren Williams and Jonathon & Michael Maple; one great grandchild Caleb Williams plus many other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Lucian Hixson and infant sister Inez Hixson.
Visitation will be Wednesday, September 21, 2016 from 1-4pm followed by funeral services at 4:00pm all at Meyers Funeral Home, Batesville. Steve Yeaton officiating. Memorials may be given to the Batesville Christian Church c/o the funeral home.