John Charles, “J.C.” Hix

John Charles, “J.C.” Hix, age 81, of Alto, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025.

Born on January 24, 1943, in Lula, he was a son of the late Tom Hix & Clara Loggins Hix.  J.C. retired from Mt. Vernon Mills with 36 ½ years of service.  At other times, he could be found gardening, skeet shooting, tending to his farm animals, on his tractor or repairing small engines.   In his spare time, he enjoyed watching westerns.  J.C. was of the Methodist faith and was a minister of the Gospel.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a great grandchild, Oakley Bellamy; brothers, Guy Hix, Paul Hix, Woodrow Hix, Silas Hix and Cohen Hix; and sister, Mazell Martin.

Survivors include wife of 59 ½ years, Glenda Jones Hix; son and daughter-in-law, Danny & Jan Hix; daughter, Tammy Hix; grandchildren, Hannah Hix Bellamy (Dylan) and Kara Murray; great grandchildren, Paisley Bellamy, Aspyn Murray and Dalton Bellamy; sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy & Dorsey Haynes; sisters-in-law, Linda Hix and Frances Jones; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services are 2 pm on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & McEntire with Rev. Deron Crocker and Rev. Danny Hix officiating.  Interment will follow in Living Mission Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Ed Chambers officiating.

The family will receive friends from 5-8 pm on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at the funeral home, and from 1 pm until the service hour on Wednesday.

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com

McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.