Ted Bixler, 71, of Odessa, died Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at the Odessa Medical Center in Odessa.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 28, 2004 at Broussard’s in Nederland with Rev. Eddie Hillyer officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Nederland. A gathering of family and friends will from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the mortuary.
Mr. Bixler was a native of Baytown, Texas and lived most of his life in Beaumont before moving to Odessa several years ago. He was self-employed as a Mechanical Contractor working for Getty Oil Company in Odessa. Mr. Bixler was a graduate of South Park High in Beaumont, also attended Lamar Technology in 51 and 52, and also served in the U.S. Navy.
He is survived by his wife Billie Jean Bixler of Odessa; one daughter, Jerrie Hagerman of Junction; one step-son, Noel Buff Jr. of Lumberton; six grandchildren.
Mr. Bixler will be greatly missed by his family and friends.