Walt Avery Mixon
October 6, 2008
Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford Walter Avery Mixon, age 57, died Monday, October 6, 2008, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. Mr. Mixon moved to Oxford to attend the University of Mississippi and remained here approximately 40 years. Well-known as a photographer, Mr. Mixon was a member of the Oxford Artist Guild and the Oxford Cycling Club. He was active in the Yocona Area Council of Boy Scouts and the Oxford and Taylor Farmers Markets. Mr. Mixon was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. Visitation will be held Thursday, October 9, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. A memorial service will follow at 12:00 n. at the church Thursday, October 9, 2008. Coleman Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. Survivors include three sons, Avery Mixon (Jennifer) of Nashville, TN, Andy Mixon of Oxford, MS and Jerami Allan (Rachel) Tubbs of Oxford, MS; one daughter, Amanda Mixon of Oxford, MS; one brother, Edward Mixon of Austin, TX; four grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Yocona Area Boy Scout Council, 505 Airpark Road, Tupelo, MS 38801.
Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford Walter Avery Mixon, age 57, died Monday, October 6, 2008, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. Mr. Mixon moved to Oxford to attend the University of Mississippi and remained here approximately 40 years.... View Obituary & Service Information