Larry Douglas “Butch” Hix

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Larry Douglas “Butch” Hix, age 73 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered rest Friday, July 29, 2022.  Mr. Hix was born in Pendergrass, Georgia a son of the late William D. Hix, Sr. and the late Vannie Lee Freeman Hix.  Mr. Hix was of the Baptist Faith, a U.S. Air Force Veteran, and a retired Electrician. Mr. Hix was an avid Bulldawg Fan and rang a bell outside his home on every score.  He enjoyed fishing and woodworking as well.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Hix is preceded by a son, Chad Hix, and brothers Ted and Donald Hix.

Survivors include a loving family: wife, Joyce Ann Howington Hix of Jefferson.  Two daughters, Kelley Hardigree (Todd) of Monroe, Audrey Gutherie (Corey) of Dawsonville.  Four grandchildren, Justin Hardigree, Brittany Halliday (Kile), Isabel Gutherie and Samuel Gutherie.  Sister, Peggy Hix of Jefferson, two sisters in laws, Corien Hix of Hoschton and Peggy L. Hix of Jefferson.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 3, 2022, from the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Reverend Eric Shelton officiating with burial to follow in Jackson Memorial Gardens with Military Honors.  Gentlemen honored as pallbearers are Todd Hardigree, Cory Gutherie, Justin Hardigree, Kile Halladay, Chris Holloway, and Terry Hix.  The family will receive friends 9:00 – 11:00 Wednesday prior to the service at Evans Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Mr. Larry “Butch” Hix to St. Jude Children’s Hospital at www.st.jude.org