First Sgt. Ray M. Hix, U.S. Army, Retired

Ray Hix LUGOFF: Mr. Ray Matthew Hix died Sunday March 15, 2009 at Lexington Medical Center.He was 76. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Dantzler-Baker Funeral Home in Great Falls. Interment with military honors will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Great Falls. Born January 27, 1933 in Georgia, Mr. Hix was a son of the late William Dallas and Letha Matthews Hix.A veteran of the U.S. Army, Mr. Hix earned his G.E.D. while on active duty, served 2 tours in Korea, 3 tours in Vietnam and over 500 jumps during his 25 year military career.He was a military history buff and enjoyed fishing, reading, and his 3 cats. Surviving are Sally Stypczynski of Lugoff; brother, Jeff B. Hix of Chapin, SC; sister, Colleen E. Berger of Lugoff; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Thursday from noon until 2:00 p.m. at Dantzler-Baker Funeral Home, 26 Underwood Avenue, Great Falls. Memorials may be made to 16th Infantry Regiment Association, 25830 Hidden Acres Drive, Westlake, OH44145. Condolences to the family may be made online to www.dantzlerbakerfuneralhome.com.