With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Samuel Nixon, 75, of Andrews, SC, who passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025.

Life Reflections

Samuel Nixon was born on October 1, 1949 to the Reverend Horace Nathaniel Nixon Sr, and late First Lady Ella Snowden Nixon. On April 11, 2025, Samuel was called home to be with the Lord.

Sam enjoyed fishing, gardening, and cooking especially around the holidays. His favorite television shows were Westerns. His jokes and laughter will truly be missed by his family and friends.

Samuel graduated from Rosemary High School in Andrews, SC in 1967, and shortly after he joined the United States Army and diligently served for two years. He then started his mechanic business, which he worked in this field until his health failed.

He was preceded in  death by: his parents, Reverend Horace Nathaniel Nixon Sr. and 1st Lady Ella Snowden Nixon; his siblings, Horace Nathaniel Nixon Jr., Christine Nixon Hurell and James Levern Nixon.

Sam leaves to mourn his passing; his stepdaughters, Cherry (George) Cumbee and Lisa Parson of Andrews, SC; his step grandchildren who were reared as his own, Quentin Parson of East Hartford, CT and Kimberly Korsah of Columbia, SC; one brother, Danny (Flora) Alexander Nixon; one sister, Ella Marie (Hampton) Nixon Jefferson of Santee, SC; an adopted brother, George Jerrod Snowden of Rochester, NY; two sisters-in-law, Janie Martin Nixon of Tupelo, MS and Tonya Nixon of Rochester, NY; one brother-in-law, Josephus Hurell of Andrews, SC; along with a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Also, a special buddy who was like a brother, Melvin Watkins, and memories with Popeye Brown, they were tight buddies.

The family is receiving friends and family at 18 Blackthorn Ct, Andrews, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Andrews, SC. 843-354-2292.