Douglas Kenneth Nixon

Douglas Kenneth Nixon passed away on October 25, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. He was born to Bryce and Janet Nixon on November 27, 1967.

Doug attended Des Moines Technical High School graduating in 1986. He met the love of his life Sarah in June of that year and they were married on December 10, 1988, at Berean Assembly of God in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Doug and Sarah had four children, Alexander, Britney, Andrew and Taylor.

Doug was a kitchen manager at Bavarian Haus on NE 14th Street for 16 years and then worked at Bridgestone-Firestone with over 20 years of service. He was a member of the Local 310 Union.

Doug was a hardworking man, starting at the age of 16. He enjoyed watching football, loved music, and knew his music trivia. He was the type of guy that knew a lot about many different things. Most of all, Doug loved spending time with his family.

Doug is survived by his wife, Sarah; children, Alexander, Britney, Andrew, and Taylor Nixon; mother, Janet Nixon; brother, Britt (Julie) Nixon; cousin, Joseph Thornton; and in-laws, Robert and DeeAnn Steben; many other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Bryce Nixon.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Pine Hill Cemetery, in Des Moines. There will be a Celebration of Life at Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens following the graveside service.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Doug.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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