Dan S. Hixenbaugh

He was a graduate of Melbourne High School, the University of Florida, and the Florida Institute of Technology. He had a distinguished career in contracts at Harris, Martin Marietta, and a financial advisor at Raymond James.

Dan was an avid gardener, reader, and traveler and was very active in the Rose Society of Central Florida and Westwood Church of Orlando. He fought valiantly for over sixty years against diabetes and its complications while always maintaining a positive outlook.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie, and daughter, Joy Forbess (John). He has two grandsons, Logan and Andrew, and a brother, David (Lucy).

A visitation gathering will be held on December 22, 2023 from 5-6PM followed by a funeral service at 6PM at Life Event Center at Florida Memorial Gardens (5950 S US 1 Rockledge, FL 32955).

A celebration of life will be held on January 6, 2024 at 3PM at the Viera Elks Lodge (5820 US 1 Rockledge, FL 32955).