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Richard Hixson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 24, 2014.

Richard Earl ("Bubba") Hixson

Richard Earl (Bubba) Hixson, 76, of Bonner Springs, KS passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 12, 2014 at his residence in Bonner Springs, KS. He was born January 25, 1938 to William and Dorothy Hixson in Ft. Des Moines Army Post, IA. Richard graduated from Lebanon, MO High School where he met his life-long partner of 50 years, Rita Sue Butcher. Richard served in the U.S. Navy for four years. After that, Richard and Rita married and moved to Kansas City, KS where he was employed at General Motors for over 37 years and retired in 2000.

Richard enjoyed fishing, playing golf, spending time with his children and grandchildren, and riding along in his son's dump truck. He loved sports, especially watching KU basketball, Royals baseball, and the #24 NASCAR driver, Jeff Gordon.

Survivors include his wife, Rita; son, Randy; daughter, Sheri Finley; three grandchildren, Thomas Finley (Evie), Daniel Finley and Madison Shaddox; three step great-grandchildren; two brothers, Garry (Linda) and Bill; two half-sisters, Elaine Bishop (Kenny) and Paulette Roberts (Thomas) and several cousins.

A Family Visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Porter Funeral Home, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, KS 66215. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the National Kidney Foundation. (Arr: Cremation Society of Kansas & Missouri, 8837 Roe, Prairie Village, KS 66207; 913-383-9888)

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April 30, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Please know that God is your comfort and support during this difficult time. My deepest sympathy.

April 26, 2014

Bob

I am grateful for the life of Mr. Hixson. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.

April 26, 2014

Joe, Jesse, Amanda Wilhite

We offer our condolences to the Hixson family. Joe, Jesse and Amanda Wilhite, friends of Randy.

April 24, 2014

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

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