Reverend Louis Nixon

Reverend Louis Eddie Nixon was born in Erie, PA on May 21, 1948 to the late Willie and Samantha (Jones) Nixon. 

Louis was a life-long resident of Erie.  He was an active member of Antioch Baptist Church where he served as an Associate Pastor.  He was a graduate of Academy High School and went on to work at General Electric and Hammermill. 

Louis was well known in his community and had many friends.  He had a passion for the scriptures and serving his Church family.  He quoted one of his favorite set of scriptures (Psalm 23:1-6) with his daughter down to his last days.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Samantha (Jones) Nixon, 1 sister, Eunice Aiken, 2 brothers, Willie Nixon, Jr. and Bud Nixon. 

He leaves to cherish his memory 2 daughters, Stacy Nixon of Columbus, OH and Avasha Nixon of Pittsburgh, PA, 2 brothers Ervin Nixon (Julie) and Leo Nixon, and 1 sister Clantha Nixon, all of Erie, 4 grandchildren, Deon Nixon and Kiara Osborne of Columbus, OH and Marquise Thomas and Kierre Thomas of Pittsburgh, PA, 4 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. 

Friends may call at Antioch Baptist Church, 160 W. 20^th St., Erie on Saturday, October 17, 2020 from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 12 noon with Rev. James Nixon officiating and Rev Floyd McClure, Eulogist. Burial will follow in Erie Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care of Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Services, Downtown, 602 W. 10^th St., Erie. 

Send condolences at www.Burtonfuneralhome.com.