Jimmy Ray Nix, Jr., of Westpoint, TN, passed away on December 6, 2025, at the age of 47. Born on July 28, 1978, in Nashville, TN, Jimmy was a skilled carpenter who found joy in expressing his creativity through his work. He was an avid outdoorsman, finding peace in hunting, fishing, and boating. Jimmy’s love for his family was evident, and he cherished spending time with them.
Jimmy is survived by his devoted mother, Susan Harris Nix; his wife, Tara Morrison; his daughter, Lexie Massey; his brothers, Thomas, Matthew, Charles, Neal, and Johnny Nix; his step-brother, Dillion Nation; his sisters, Lisa Wiser and Sandy Evans; his step-sisters, Amelia Truitt and Heather Carter; and his cherished granddaughter, Gloria Novalee Nix. He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Ray Nix, Sr.; his daughter, Chloe Lynn Nix; and his grandparents, Thomas Nix, Opal Daniels, Carl Oden Harris, and Gloria June Harris.
The pallbearers, chosen to honor Jimmy’s memory, include Marlon Huntley, Lucas Huntley, Aaron Walls, Easton Stults, Brad Campbell, and Bo Garland. Serving as an honorary pallbearer is his beloved daughter, Lexie Massey.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, and the funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 8, 2025, with interment to follow at Second Creek Cemetery in Five Points, TN. Condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s website. Jimmy will be dearly missed by all who knew him.