James Gregg Nixon

James Gregg Nixon was born in Atlanta on October 27, 1962. He died peacefully at home on January 1, 2021. He was a graduate of First Presbyterian Day School, attended Valdosta State College, where he was a member of Kappa Alpha Order, and a proud graduate of the University of Georgia. Gregg was an avid golfer; he loved all sports, especially UGA football. He was a Christian of the Baptist faith.

He was predeceased by his beloved daughter, Murray Ashley Nixon; father, Herbert Gyles Nixon, Jr.; grandparents, James E. Sr. and Edna S. Brown, and Marion Nixon; aunts and uncles, Carolyn McCord Anderson, Robert Augustus McCord III, and James E. Brown, Jr.

Gregg is survived by his wife, Tiffany Taylor Nixon; mother, Virginia Brown Cutler; sister, Ginger Mixon (Jeff); brother, Matt Nixon (Nicole); uncle, Murray S. Brown; stepchildren, Taylor, Caroline, and Landon Buffington; nieces and nephews, Henry Mixon, Sarah Mixon, Reece Nixon, and Luke Nixon; and cousins, Colyar McCord Persons (Peter) and family, and Robert A. McCord IV (Susan Marie) and family.

Due to precautions taken for COVID-19, Tiffany will greet friends on Monday, January 4, 2021 from 5-7pm at Hart’s at the Cupola. Private graveside services will be held at Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Murray’s Light Foundation, PO Box 28514 Macon, GA 31221; or Waypoint Ministries, www.waypointministry.com/help/donate/

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Hart’s Mortuary and Cremation Center at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road, Macon, GA 31210 has charge of arrangements.