Jospeh Henry Hixon Jr.
Joseph Henry Hixon Jr 67 years, of Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at home with loving family at his side on Friday November 8, 2016
He was born October 6, 1949 in Ronco, Pa.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Joseph Henry Hixon Sr. and Francis (Collins) Hixon; an infant son Christopher Hixon; a step-daughter, Rhonda Howard; a sister, Debbie Hercik; and a brother, David Hixon.
Joseph was a former construction employee.
He was a member of the Slovak Club and regularly bowled at the Mount Vernon Bowling Lanes.
He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins and Pirates fan and enjoyed watching professional wrestling.
Surviving are his wife Mary Frances (Snyder) Hixon; a son, Sean Hixon of Lemont Furnace, Pa.; five step-children: James Howard Jr. of McClellandtown, Pa., John Howard of Uniontown, Pa., Jodi King of Lambert, Pa., Martha DeLorenzo and husband Buddy and Melissa Brenzy and husband Robert all of Masontown, Pa.; thirteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and three siblings: Edward Hixon and wife Bertha of Fairchance, Pa., Rick Hixon and wife Dora of Smithfield, Pa., and Barbara O’Brien of Lemont Furnace, Pa.
Friends will be received in the SHELL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 164 South Mount Vernon Avenue, Uniontown, Pa., on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., the hour of Service with Pastor Mike Lyons officiating.
Private interment will be in Sylvan Heights Cemetery, Uniontown, Pa