Pastor Larry Dean Nix
September 12, 1949 ~ April 21, 2020
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Pastor Larry Dean Nix, 70, of Asheville, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020.
A native of Asheville, Larry was a son of the late Robert Glenn Nix and Jackie Aiken Nix Brown. He was also preceded in death by 7 siblings.
Pastor Larry began preaching at age 11. His passion for Jesus and his love for people motivated him to minister tirelessly across the U.S. and internationally. He received an Honorary Doctorate from United Christian Ministerial Association. He pastored with his wife Ramona at Eagle Rock Church, where they had served for 35 years.
Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Ramona Ingle Nix; daughters, Mona Roper (Colby) and Monika Nix Harris (Craig); sons, Keith Nix (Margie) and Stephen Nix; grandchildren, Dylan, Colton, Nathan, Trenton, Isabella and Bailey; great-grandchildren, Katie and Kenzie; and brother, David Brown.
Private graveside services will be held at Beaverdam Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pastor Larry’s body will lie in state at Eagle Rock Church, 10 Roberts St., Asheville, NC 28801, on Friday, April 24, from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Nix Family, 786 New Haw Creek Rd., Asheville, NC 28805.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.
Services
For those who wish to pay their respects: April 24, 2020 12:00 pm - May 14, 2025 6:00 pm
Private Graveside Service:
Beaverdam Freewill Bapt.Church Cem.
Beaverdam Loop
Candler, NC 28715
828-252-3535
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Prayers for the family in this time of grief. I have many fond memories of teacher work days and knocking on the Nix family’s door with Brian Simpson to get Keith to come shoot hoops in the old Valley Springs gym or play touch football if it was warm enough. Mr. Nix was always kind to us “teacher’s kids” who got in his way on snow days. May God give you the strength and peace that only He can provide.
All Hours of the night Praying for Everyone. Sick or Well Always there for us We Appreciate All your Long Hours and Always Staying True to Gods Word. Such Anointed Services we’ve had through the years.
But what an Anointing Now in the Presence of Jehovah! I can just imagine what you’re Seeing now Bro. Larry.
You Received A Total Healing, I hear you saying ‘ Whether I Go or Whether I Stay I’m A Winner either Way’. No Pain or Suffering and What a Great Reward for Your Dedication and the Souls that Came to Christ Through the Anointing of Christ in You. Great Prophet of God! You’re with Your Heavenly Father Now and You will Always Be in our Hearts. Rest in Jesus till We All Meet again. Ken, Darlene & Kenny Oliver
Good Night, Rest in Jesus
Ken, Darlene & Kenny Oliver
Sorry to hear of Larrys passing i know he will be greatly missed God bless the family and give you peace loved to hear him preach
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Pastor Larry. Ramona and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
~ JD and Katherine Brooks
Nix Family,
Larry was such an incredible man of God who will be deeply missed. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
– Doug and Jan Huffman & Family
Brother and Sister Eller
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I only had the pleasure of meeting Pastor Larry a couple of times, but those 2 meetings impacted my life more than. I ever could explain. Praying God’s peace for of all of the family.
Bro. Larry was a true man of God great pastor and friend.He was always faithful to his calling and ministry. Thru Bro. Larry Ministry Neil and I learned so much from him that has helped us with our ministry today. We feel like we have lost our family member but we have that assurance that we will see him again. Sending our prayers and love to all the family for comfort and peace for the days ahead. Rev. Neil Mary Pressley
Just as a young woman I went to his church on Friday night , never been in such annointed service ever before & time was never a fracture. If you were feeling better when you left it was truly your own fault. Prayers to all of the family, another Soldier has gone ” Home ” & let us continue our work for the Lord.
Janice Hare Hyatt & husband Larry
We thought the world of pastor nix he was a true man of GOD and i loved to hear him preach. He was so good to people an all round good man. You will be missed RIP.
We love and miss you. Terry and keela curry.
Rev Larry is now with the one he preached about for so long, enjoying the beauties of that land and most of all seeing Jesus…Oh what a glorious thought!!!
Etta and Gerald lusk
We were sorry to here of Brother Larry’s passing. He was a great Blessing to us over the years. We love you
and we will be praying for each of you.
Keith, Margie, Ramona and all the family,
Sometimes memories slip from our eyes and roll down our cheeks..this is one of those times. Sad tears and even a few from laughter at the good times, the funny times.
We Love and miss you!
Thoughts and prayers,
Vivian and Bill Price (Waynesville)