WILLIAM PIXLEY

ADVANCE -- William Pixley, 94, of Advance, died Thursday, Dec. 26, 1991 at the Advance Nursing Center.

He was born June 27, 1897 near Advance, the son of George Pixley and Ida Masters Pixley.

A member of the First Baptist Church of Advance, he was the oldest deacon. He was also a member of the Advance Masonic Lodge 590 AF/AM for over 50 years.

He retired after 38 years as a clerk for Prather Hardware and then Richmond Hardware in Advance.

He married the former Hazel Koch Feb. 7, 1923, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by one son, Kenneth Pixley, Altus, Okla.; two brothers, Virgil Pixley, Delta, Woodrow Pixley, Cuba, Mo.; two sisters, Alma Tropf, Advance, Jeanette Voss, St. Louis.

Two sons, one brother and four sisters preceded him in death

Funeral service will be held today at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Advance with the Rev. Clinton Woodfin officiating. Burial will follow in Morgan Memorial Park Cemetery in Advance.

Morgan Funeral Home in Advance is in charge of arrangements.