John Alan Nixon

John Alan, born on September 1, 1959, passed away on December 10, 2023, at his hometown of Austin, Texas.

He was the beloved son of John F. Nixon and Billie Doris White Nixon. John married Tina Tiner Zapalac Nixon in 2011 and was a devoted father to their two children, Bille Florence Lois Nixon, and John William Anton Nixon.

In addition to his mother, John is also survived by his sister Gail Mohler and her husband Don of Leander, their children Jeremy (Keri) and children Dakota, Sierra, Savannah and Forrest, Marinda Katz (Ethan) and her daughter Lily Mohler, and Jonathan Mohler; and his sister Deborah Dixon and her husband Jerry of Albuquerque and their children Lauren Riley (Rustin) and their son Beau and daughter Hadley, and Evan G. Dixon.

He was a hardworking individual from a young age, with his first job at 12 years old delivering newspapers. His strong work ethic continued throughout his life – from custom hay bailing to surveying, and working at Nixon Engineering with his parents when it began 35 years ago. John Alan’s father was his mentor and his best friend.

John eventually became the President and CEO of Nixon Engineering, and operated the business that conducts a variety of contractor work - including traffic counting, traffic control, bridge repairs and crack sealing.

Between the three siblings, John Alan was the greatest lover of the farm experiences, so much so that after growing up he bought property next to his mother and father’s farm near Bastrop. The three owned and operated a hay-baling business and raised livestock, including cattle, goats, horses, deer, chickens, emu, and other exotic fowl.

John Alan Nixon was a true outdoorsman at heart, relishing the tranquility of early mornings on his deer lease, or spending time with his children and mother on the beach.

His family wants to thank everyone for the incredible and overwhelming outpouring of love and support and asks especially to keep his mother and two children in their thoughts and prayers in the days and months ahead.

Visitation will be on Sunday, December 17 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Cook-Walden Funeral Home. A celebration of John’s life will be held on Monday, December 18, at Memorial United Methodist Church (6100 Berkman Drive, Austin). The service will begin at 1:30 P.M. followed by a graveside service at Oak Hill Cemetery near McDade beginning at 3:30 p.m., 178 Oak Hill Cemetery Road. He would be honored to have contributions made in his memory to Memorial United Methodist Church or your preferred charity.

(Directions to Oak Hill Cemetery: 178 Oak Hill Cemetery Road. From Highway 290, take Highway 95 south to Hwy 2336. Turn left onto 2336 and go northeast to Oak Hill Cemetery Road. Turn right on Oak Hill Cemetery Road and go about 1/2 mile. The cemetery is on the left.)