Thomas Dwain Nix

Thomas Dwain Nix, known to his friends as “T.D. Nix,” age 88, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024, at his home in Mineral Wells, Texas. He was born on August 4, 1936, and spent his childhood in Tolar, Texas.

 After graduation, he worked on a USDA surveying crew and traveled to Canadian, Texas. There, he met his future wife. T.D. proudly served in the Army before embarking on a successful career as the Director of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS) in Canadian, Texas. He later transferred to Mineral Wells to be closer to family and friends in Tolar, where he resided for the remainder of his life.

 A humble man with a warm spirit, T.D. was loved by all who knew him. He instilled in his children a strong work ethic and the importance of independent thinking, rooted in his experiences on the farm. To him, family was everything, and he dedicated his life to nurturing those bonds. He cherished playing games and sharing laughter with friends and family, always making time for joy and connection. A passionate fisherman throughout his life and an avid golfer in later years, he created countless wonderful memories.

 T.D. was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Herschel Nix; his mother, Artie Nix; and his brother, Jackie Nix. 

 He is survived by his beloved wife, Kay Petree Nix, with whom he shared 67 years of marriage, always proclaiming her to be the love of his life. He is also survived by his sister Sue Cummings and husband Jack; brother, Lynn Nix; brother, Gary Nix and wife, Linda; daughter, Debra Price; son, Randy Nix and wife, Misty; and son, Michael Nix; grandchildren, Brandon, Ashly, Lexis, Macy, and Bodhi; great-grandchildren Lincoln, Lexington, Liberty, T.J., and Emma; along with many extended family and friends all of whom he held dear.

 Graveside services will be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Tolar, Texas.

 Condolences may be left at www.bcbfuneralhome.com. 

Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home