OBITUARY NAME: Joe A. Mixon, age 83, a Coalgate, OK resident. BORN: He was born on Thursday, January 30, 1930, to John and Elta Lena (Gillham) Mixon, at Maud, OK. PASSED AWAY: Joe passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Coalgate, OK. AGE: 83 years, 8 months and 23 days. EDUCATION: Joe attended and graduated from Atoka High School in 1948. OCCUPATION: Joe was a combination techician for Southwestern Bell for 34 years MILITARY: Joe proudly served his country in National Guard MARRIED: He married Phyllis (Lenox) on April 7, 1976 in Coalgate, OK CHURCH AFFILIATION, HOBBIES AND OTHER AFFILIATIONS:Joe was a Member of the United Methodist Church . He loved the outdoors. Joe loved to deer & turkey hunt and fishing. He enjoyed drinking coffee with his brothers. His Greatest joy was his grandchildren. He was a big supporter of Coalgate sports and enjoyed watching them. Joe coached Little League and served on Coalgate School Board for 13 years. SURVIVED BY WIFE: Phyllis of the home in Coalgate, OK. Children: Debra Eaves & husband Larry of Coalgate, OK Jeff Mixon & wife Teresa of Jenks, OK Judy Hohweiler & husband Skip of Medford, OK Shane Sartor & wife Karen of Wylie, TX Kerry Manning & husband Ron of Durant, OK Grandchildren: Christine Swanick & husband Doug of Coalgate, OK Jayla Eaves, Angie Eaves & Leah Eaves all of Coalgate, OK Josh Mixon of Ft. Smith, AR Sarah Mixon of Israel Mallory Mixon of Stillwater, OK Chase Manning & wife Jessica of Durant, OK Kylie Manning of Durant, OK Courtney Haller of Wylie, TX Dylan Sartor of Wylie, TX Great Grandchildren: Peyton Swanick o Durant, OK Ryan Swanick of Coalgate, OK Annabelle Eaves of Coalgate, Ok Twin Brother: Jim Mixon & wife Shirley of Atoka, Ok Brothers: Wendell Mixon & wife linda, Ok Atoka, Ok Bill Mixon & wife Ruby of Atoka, OK Sister: Doris Awtrey & husband Tom of Paris, TX Sister-in-laws: Charlotte Mixon of Atoka, OK Barbara Bownom & husband J.H. of Edmond, OK June Lane & husband Pete of Ashland, OK Mary Nell Meaders of Burkburnett, TX Billie Joe Hensely & husband Bill of Kiowa, OK Brother-in-laws: Jimmy Lenox & wife Charlene of Jenks, Ok Tom Lenox of McAlester, OK Mother of Debra, Jeff & Judy: Norma Barnard & husband Don Along with numerous nieces, nephews and many dear and loved friends PRECEDED IN DEATH BY Parents: John E. & Elta Lena (Gillham) Mixon Sisters: Marjorie Anderson, Lorene Connelly & husband Ted Brother: Lindsey Mixon Sister-in-law: Bonnie Mixon ****************************************************************************** DATE OF SERVICES: 10:30 AM Saturday, October 26th, 2013 PLACE OF SERVICES: First United Methodist Church, Coalgate, Oklahoma OFFICIATING: Pastor Lyle Shipley & Assisting Rev. Johnny Mixon INTERMENT: Coalgate Cemetery CASKETBEARERS: (Nephews) Ken Mixon, Rick Connelly, Mike Connelly, David Mixon, Brian Mixon, Derrick Mixon, J.D. Mixon, Wayne Mixon HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Bob Cody, Bob Strunk, Steve Sandmann, Eddie Watkins, Steve Hudson, Bill Avanzini, Larry Cometti FAMILY NIGHT WILL 6 TO 8 P.M. FIRDAY CONDOLENCES MAY BE SENT TO THE FAMILY BY EMAIL TO: brownsfscoalgate @sbcglobal.net. PLEASE REFERENCE THE NAME OF THE DECEASED IN YOUR CORRESPONDENCE SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF BROWN'S FUNERAL SERVICE - COALGATE, OK