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Farley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Venice

Donald "Don" O. Nixon

March 30th, 1923 - October 2nd, 2024

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Donald O. Nixon, age 101, of Venice, FL, passed away on October 2, 2024.  He was born in Connellsville, PA on March 30, 1923, to David and Sara Nixon. After retiring as a life insurance agent, Don moved to Venice from Bradford Woods, PA. He was a Navy Air Corp veteran serving in WWII. Don was a member of the Venice Presbyterian Church, Rotary International, Beta Theta Pi Fraternity and Lake Venice Golf Club where he managed several leagues.

Surviving family members include his daughter, Sharon Matthews (Donald) of Venice, FL; granddaughter Lauretta Ross (Malcolm) of Columbus, OH; great grandchildren Kiersten Ross of Columbus, OH and Malcolm Ross of Columbus, OH. He was preceded in death by La’Reva Nixon in 1998, his wife of 58 years.

A gathering of friends and family will be at Farley Funeral Home on Monday, October 14th, from 2 – 4 pm.

Please direct memorial donations to The Gifted Equine at www.thegiftedequine.com.

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Farley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Venice

Farley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Venice

Since the 1880s, Farley Funeral Homes and Crematory in Venice has stood as a sanctuary of solace, reflecting over a century of tradition in guiding families through the poignant process of farewell and celebration. Our story, deeply woven into the community's fabric, began in 1883 when the Farley family opened their first funeral home. With a heartfelt mission to help families navigate the grief of loss and to celebrate the legacies of their loved ones, we have built a legacy of compassionate care that has endured across the ages....

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