Thomas Virgil “Tom” Hixenbaugh, 70 of Davy’s Run, WV passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2011 at Fairmont General Hospital. He was born November 18, 1932 at Burton, WV a son of the late Margaret Strope and Virgil Oscar Hixenbaugh and he was raised by his Aunt Jenny Thomas of Burton.
Tom is survived by his wife of 57 years of marriage, Lulu Belle Hixenbaugh (Goodnight); 5 children, Thomas Allen Hixenbaugh and wife Karen J. (Zick) of Davey’s Run, Stephen Virgil Hixenbaugh and wife Connie (Huffman) of Bunners Ridge, Randy L. Hixenbaugh and wife Darla (Hardway) of Davey’s Run, Sheryl L. Hixenbaugh of Davey’s Run and Karen E. Ridenour and husband Ralph of Katy; 16 grandchildren, Alisha, Shannon Mayo and husband Brian, Melissa, Tyler and wife Meghan, and Seth Hixenbaugh and Nicole, Stephen, Scott and Richard Hixenbaugh, Russell (Rusty) and Jacob Hixenbaugh, Brian, Vanessa and Jeremy Hixenbaugh, and Gwen, Mike and Katie Ridenour; 20 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, May Hixenbaugh and Sue Daily Durband.
Tom was retired from Salerno Brothers Inc. He also worked at the Fairmont Box Factory and worked several years for Pike Construction working on electrical services. He liked going hunting and fishing and enjoyed his family and was very proud to support the Veterans. He was a Veteran of the United States Army having served in the Korean War and a recipient of the Purple Heart.
In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Patricia (Patty) Hixenbaugh; 2 brothers, Ray Hixenbaugh and William Haught.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301, Attn: Gift Processing.
Friends may call at the Masters Funeral Home, 209 Main Street, Mannington, WV on Monday, August 29, 2011 from 2-9:00 P.M. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 A.M. in the funeral home. Burial will follow at the West Virginia National Cemetery in Grafton, WV. Full Military Honors will be conducted at the graveside by the Marion County Military Veterans Council Honor Guard and the United States Army Honor Guard. Condolences may be left for the family at mastersfuneralhomewv.com.
Dear Alisha,
Sorry of the lost of your grandfather. May prayers, friends and family help you get through this time. Remember you are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need to talk look me up.
Love Your Friends Tami, Robert,and Kaylee Ferrell