Brother William Thomas Nix, age 69 of Winfield, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, in the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Bro. Nix was a member of the New Hope Independent Baptist Church. He was a minister at Springhill Baptist for three years and New Hope Independent Baptist Church for 10 years. Bro. Nix was a Union Iron Worker for over 33 years. He was strong in his faith and would share Jesus with people as much as he could. Thomas loved most being around his family and spending time with them. He was an avid Alabama football fan and enjoyed watching the games with his son and family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Shelia Dillard Nix of Winfield, son Floyd Thomas Nix, Sr. (Kiki) of Winfield, grandchildren, Nicole Robison (Dalton), Tom Nix, Jr. (Alaina), Victoria Smith (Dylan), Brooklyn Nix, Reese Hennicke and Walt Hennicke, his great grandchildren, Addie and Evie Robison, Jordyn Nix, and Ada Jane Smith.

Bro. Nix was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Evie Nix, sisters, Audrey Johnson, Marylee Pollock, and Dessie Hollingsworth, and two brothers, James Earl Nix and Richard Bud Nix.

Funeral services for Bro. Nix will be held on Monday, December 27, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Springhill Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation for Mr. Nix will be held on Monday 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. (service time) at the funeral home. Thomas Nix, Sr., Bradley Hosch and Brett Burleson will be the officiating a ministers.

Bowen Funeral Home serving the Nix family.