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John "Jack" Francis Wixted

November 11th, 1933 - February 20th, 2025

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John Francis Wixted (Jack), 91 of Charlotte, NC, passed away February 20, 2025.  Born November 11, 1933, he was the son of the late John J. Wixted and Marie Parker Wixted.  Survivors include his nephews Mark (Jody) and Paul Majewsky; and his niece Annemarie McAllister (Joseph).

 

Jack served proudly in the US Army and held a long career as a budget analyst for the Department of Defense.  He lived in Burke, VA for most of his life and had a passion for music and backpacking.

 

A special thank you to the staff and residents of Merrywood on Park in Charlotte.  The exceptional care they provided allowed Jack to remain active and engaged while living independently.

 

Thank you also to the team at Carolinas Palliative Care and Hospice Group at Atrium Health Mercy, Via Healthcare Partners, and Visiting Angels.  The dedication of these teams allowed Jack a peaceful transition in his home environment.

 

Mass of Christian Burial will take place March 4, 2025, at (? 12 pm) at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Salisbury, NC. Interment will follow at Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, NC.

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Hankins & Whittington Funeral Home

At Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service, nestled in the historic heart of Dilworth, we have provided families in the Charlotte area with customizable memorial services for many years. Our services are crafted to honor your loved ones in ways that are both deeply meaningful and healing. Our rich history began in 1946 when Irvin W. Hankins and James B. Whittington took the reins of the Crouch Funeral Home. The growth of our service and the community's support led to our move in March 1963 to the current location—once St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, built in 1930. Our chapel, a cherished historic landmark within the storied Dilworth neighborhood, is renowned for being the only funeral home in Charlotte graced with its own chapel, echoing with decades of history and serenity....

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