Bill was born on July 13, 1952 to Albert and Lela Nixon in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.  Bill was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers.

Bill passed away July 1, 2026 and is survived by his loving wife, Diane, his children Judy Faulkinberry (Gayland) of Chickasha, Oklahoma, Debbie Anderson of New Castle, Oklahoma and Jeromy Nixon (Trish) of Pottsboro, Texas.  Ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

He was a member of the Colorado Civil Air Patrol and drove trucks for 35 years.  He received numerous awards for over 3 million "Accident Free Miles".  He enjoyed traveling/cruising, working in his yard, snow skiing in Colorado and was an excellent cook.

He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who loved him.