Gene D. Nixon, 66, died August 3, 2021 in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Mr. Nixon was born in Chowan County, North Carolina and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Mr. Nixon loved hanging around friends and walking. He was warm hearted and always had a big smile. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Survivors include; brothers, Daniel Sheats, William Sheats, Richard Sheats, Kenneth Sheats; sister, Laurie Rabah, Clarice Simmons, Madeline McCammon, Dawn Garland; sisters-in-law, Betty Sheats, Dana Sheats, Stacey Sheats and Michelle Sheats; children, Sarah Walker, Travis Nixon, Selina Nixon, Jennifer Nixon, Dustin Nixon, and 12 grandchildren; and his close friend, Mary (Francisco); as well as many nieces and nephews and all his family at Dunkin Donuts. He was preceded in death by his biological parents, Naomi Jaques and Rayford Nixon and his adopted parents, Richard Sheats and Fannie Sheats.