Arnold E. Hix

Arnold E. Hix Age 96, long time resident of Northville, passed away peacefully at home March 24, 2010. He was born May 8, 1913 in Redford Township, Michigan to George H. and Mary O. (Parrish) Hix.    He was united in marriage to Helen G. (Fleischman) on September 29, 1934 and they have spent 75 loving years together until his death.  Arnold, a graduate of Plymouth High School, retired from Burroughs.  His family was very important to him.  He enjoyed traveling all over Michigan with them; especially to watch harness racing with his daughter.  He was an avid sportsman and a great carpenter.  Arnold, a musician, played drums in a band; once while he was dating Helen they serenaded her with the song “It’s Only a Paper Moon.” He is survived by his beloved wife Helen G. Hix; his children Garry (Peggy) Hix, Patricia (Hank) Kilgore, and Charles (Bob Dahlin) Hix; his grandchildren Douglas McCowan, Pamela Matthews, Stephen Hix, Julie Hanagin, and Michael Hix; 3 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents and 8 brothers and sisters. The visitation will be held Friday, March 26, 2010 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 27, 2010 11 a.m. at Casterline Funeral Home, Inc. 122 W. Dunlap, Northville.  Rev. Dr. Steven J. Buck from First United Methodist Church of Northville will officiate the service.  Mr. Hix will be laid to rest at Cadillac Memorial Gardens West in Westland, Michigan.  The family would appreciate memorial contributions to Great Lakes Hospice, 900 Cooper St., Jackson, MI 49202.

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