Former Cumberland County High School principal Dr. Gary LaNeal Nixon passed away on his birthday this past Sunday, April 6th in his Murfreesboro home. He was 77.
Dr. Nixon was first a Chemistry and Physics teacher at CCHS in Crossville, and then served as principal for over 25 years. He went on to open Blackman High School in Murfreesboro and was later hired as Director of the State Board of Education, from which he retired in 2014.
His survivors include his wife of 30 years, Kay Nixon; two sons, James and Jesse Nixon and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 12 Noon Friday, April 11, 2025 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be this Friday at 10:30AM until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, in memory of Dr. Gary Nixon.
