Lonnie was born May 21, 1935 to the late Oscar and Bessie Nix in Harlan, Kentucky. In 1961, he moved to Salisbury and took up residence at Mrs. Arey’s Boarding House.

Lonnie graduated from Hall High School  in Grays Knob Kentucky and later Rowan Cabarrus Community College.   He proudly served in Germany for the US Army.

He worked with the Awana program and was a member of First Baptist Church in Salisbury.

Lonnie made a career working in the Insurance Industry. He served as an agent for Kentucky Central, Home Security, Prudential, and retired from Allstate.

He enjoyed fishing and pontoon rides on the lake. An avid Boston Red Sox and Kentucky Wildcat Basketball fan, he spent many afternoons “coaching” his favorite teams from his recliner. He also enjoyed westerns and gospel music, especially The Gaither Group.

In addition to his parents Lonnie was proceeded in death by his brothers Charles, Wayne, and Grady Nix. He was also proceeded in death by his son Lonnie Brian Nix. He is survived by his daughter Amy Lowe and Grandsons Spencer and Lucas Lowe. He is also survived by ex wife and best friend Anna Brittain and special friends George Ohm, Chuck Buckley, and Bob Leoblein.

There will be no service at this time. Memorials may be made to Bethel Colony of Mercy at 1675 Bethel Colony Road Lenoir NC 28645 or to The Kentucky project at First Baptist Church at 223 North Fulton Street Salisbury NC 28144.

Special thanks Anna and Spencer for the wonder care they gave Lonnie as well as the care team at the Glenn A Kiser Hospice House.

Carolina Cremation is honored to serve the Nix family.  Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.