Ronald Hixson

September 20, 1944 - June 8, 2024

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Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers

6025 82nd Street

Lubbock, TX 79424

Friday 6/14, 10:00 am

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Ron Hixson will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 14, 2024, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers in Lubbock, TX, followed by a time of fellowship with family and friends. He passed away with family by his side on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Covenant Hospital after a long illness.

Ronald Gilbert Hixson was born September 20, 1944, to Ralph Hixson and Rosella Hixson (Alden) in Corry, PA. He married Victoria Grow on September 16, 1967, in Bear Lake, PA.

Ron graduated from Corry High School (Corry, PA) in 1962, after which he enlisted and proudly served in the U.S. Army, retiring after a twenty-one-year career. His military service included tours of duty in Vietnam as a helicopter mechanic on the USNS Corpus Christi Bay and in Germany, where he served as a tank commander.

He then worked for the U.S. Postal Service and retired in 2006. After retiring, he continued to serve as a volunteer driver for the VA and logged more than 5,000 hours and 100,000 miles helping fellow vets get to their doctors’ appointments. He was a lifetime member of the DAV and the VFW.

While his health permitted, Ron enjoyed traveling with his wife, Vicki, in their RV. They spent several summers in Pennsylvania and traveled nationwide, attending numerous major NHRA drag racing events. Ron also loved vintage cars and owned several of them throughout his life.

He loved his dogs, but none more than his faithful companions, Maggie and Hazel. Above all else, he loved his family. He was exceptionally proud of his sons and took every opportunity to share that they were both firefighters.

Ron is survived by his wife, Vicki; children, Chris (Bonnie) and Matt (Tiffany); grandchildren, Ryan, Adam, and Amanda; and siblings, Carol Gates and Donald Holzheimer, along with many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Leonard.

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, THE FAMILY HAS CHOSEN THE SOUTH PLAINS HONOR FLIGHT FOR DONATIONS IN HIS MEMORY. Home | TSP Honor Flight (texassouthplainshonorflight.org)

Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers

6025 82nd Street

Lubbock, TX 79424

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Hey Vicki, Chris, Matt, and Adam and the rest of the family. First, we want you to know how much we love you all and how saddened Connie and I were at the news of Ron‘s passing. We are sure that this was an extremely sad day for you all. I am thankful that your boys and their families along with David and his family were there to help you through it. We hope that you will be able to find some comfort in knowing that Ron is no longer suffering any pain. And that he is in God‘s memory waiting for the time when his son Jesus will remember all those in the memorial tombs and resurrect them back onto the Earth. In the Bible, wise king Solomon was inspired to write at Ecclesiastes chapter 7 verse 1 that; A good name is better than good oil and the day of death is better than the day of birth. What he was saying is that at the day of death we have been able to make a name with our creator Jehovah God. Where at the day of birth, We have not yet made that name. It was obvious from the slide presentation that R B had made a name with God. His love for you, Vicki and for the boys was obvious in those pictures. You have beautiful memories to hold onto. I’m sure he made some boo-boos but hold onto the good memories and forget the bad. The Bible tells us that we’re living in the last days of this wicked system and very soon God will not only bring an end to the problems that we see plaguing the world, but also to the enemy death! What a beautiful time that will be when his original purpose of life in a paradise earth will be fulfilled. I’m sure I don’t have to tell them, but you boys take care of your mom. She’s a sweetheart! We love you all and again, Send our very warmest and deepest love💕 And the most comforting hugs🤗🥰 You can imagine to each and everyone of you. And that includes David and Jennifer! You are in our prayers. We hope to see you soon love ya💗

Chris, I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. He was obviously very loved and brought you many beautiful memories. Many blessings to you and your family and may God carry you all through this difficult time. In Him, Kim

I had the pleasure of knowing Ron thru both the DAV and the VA Clinic. We volunteered together for several years. He was a remarkable, generous, kind man who truly loved helping others. He will truly be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with Vicki and the family. May your faith in the Lord guide you thru the coming days.

With my deepest sympathy to the whole family. I’ve known the complete family for almost thirty years, They have been a big part of my life and career for all these years. My Heart goes out to each and everyone of them in their time of grief. Prayers to you all , I will never forget you Ron. Lots of love, Veronica

In the weeks before I joined the army, Ron encouraged me a lot with such wisdom as… Don’t sweat the small stuff! Basic training will be easy if you live it one day at a time… and… no matter what happens today, tomorrow will come and you can move on. Thanks Ron sand Vicki… love to Chris’s and Matt and their families!

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Dear Aunt Vickie, Chris, and Matt, I'm very truly sorry for your loss. I know that this is a tough time for all of you, but you are all in our prayers. I hope this scripture at John 5:28,29 brings you comfort: "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life..." I know everyone has their own beliefs and I respect that, but I personally look forward to seeing Ron again in the future when he is one of these that get to enjoy the resurrection hope. It will be a wonderful time for everyone as we enjoy a time in the near future such as is promised by Jehovah God at Revelation 21:3, 4: "With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” Again, I'm very sorry for the stress and sadness that you all are feeling at this time and I pray that God will give you the strength to endure all this. Take care, Tom

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