Mix, T.L.

T.L. married Day, S.M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Cattle Rancher
• Reference Number: MIX.R001
• _FGRAVE: 33706710
• Military Service: Airman Second Class, United States Air Force
• Funeral: 13 Feb 2009, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Mix spent 23 years working on cattle ranches in Texas until 1988 when he moved back to his hometown. He was also a member of the United States Air Force from 1965-1968.

Birth:
Ron was born at home.

Military Service:
Served 1965 - 1968

Ronald married Simpson, Ella Mae on 27 Jun 1969 in Oak Street Baptist Church, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. Ella (daughter of Simpson, Bennie Wayne and Bricker, Vivian Grace) was born on 28 Mar 1951 in Clay County Hospital (Old Location), Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 18 Nov 2019 in Cisne Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois; was buried on 23 Nov 2019 in Bunker Cemetery, Rinard, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: SIMP.E001
• _FGRAVE: 204864396
• Funeral: 23 Nov 2019, Cisne Christian Church, Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois

Notes:

68-year-old Ella Mae Mix of Cisne, went to her heavenly home on Monday, November 18 with her sons by her side at Cisne Rehabilitation Health Care Center.

Ella was born March 28, 1951 to Bennie and Vivian Grace (Bricker) Simpson at Flora, Illinois. She married Ronald L. Mix June 27, 1969 in Flora, Illinois and they enjoyed 40 years together, he preceded her in death February 8, 2009.

Ella loved helping people and was a registered nurse in Texas and Clay County. She enjoyed taking photos and studying genealogy. She was often requested to bake cakes for friends and family. Ella would often set for hours watching the family’s horses. She was a member of Cisne Christian Church and strong supporter of Clay County Relay for Life.

Ella is survived by three sons, Travis (Shannon) Mix of Cisne, Illinois, Justin Mix of Iuka, Illinois and Jed (Hope) Mix of Jonesboro, Illinois; one sister Pattie (Eber) Bright of Cisne, Illinois; three brothers Herbert (Lois) Simpson and Thomas (Margaret) Simpson both of Flora, Illinois and Robert “Speed” (Lisa) Simpson of Ingraham, Illinois. Nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Ella was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Ronald.

Funeral service will be 12:00p.m. Saturday, November 23rd at Cisne Christian Church. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 12:00 at the church. Burial will be in Bunker Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Clay County Cancer Crusaders.

J.B. + James, S.M.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MIX.J003
• _FGRAVE: 6087850
• Funeral: Indian Prairie Missionary Baptist Church,
• Military Service: World War II, Corporal, 1748th Service Command, United States Army

Notes:

Buried:
Military rites were conducted

John married Smith, Alice Grace on 16 Dec 1944 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois. Alice (daughter of Smith, Virgil and Lee, Bessie) was born on 18 Oct 1923 in Rinard, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 2 Mar 2008 in Flora Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 7 Mar 2008 in Bunker Cemetery, Rinard, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Housewife and Private Nurse's Aid
• Reference Number: SMIT.A007
• _FGRAVE: 25073401
• Funeral: 7 Mar 2008, Hosselton Funeral Home, Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Retired Truck Driver
• Reference Number: SIMP.W001
• _FGRAVE: 53172738
• Military Service: World War II, Private First Class, Company K, 3d Battalion, 38th Regimental Combat Team, 2d Infantry Division, United States Army
• Funeral: 6 Jun 2010, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Note from Ella Mix: Daddy always claimed both his grandmothers were of Indian descendant can't make that connection

He was a retired truck driver and a U.S. Army WWII veteran having served in the African & European Theatre taking part in the D-Day Invasion at Normady. He attended Calvary Baptist Church, was a member of Flora American Legion Post #14, and lifetime member of Flora VFW Post #14 and Flora Moose Lodge.

Wayne enjoyed fishing, hunting, garden and yard work, and driving his 18 wheeler when he worked.

Military Service:
In an conversation with Carl Wayne Gray, Wayne stated:

"I served in World War II as an infantryman with the 2d Squad, 1st Platoon, Company K, 3d Battalion, 38th Regimental Combat Team, 2d Infantry Division commanded by Colonel Booze. My service number was 36909427. I saw action in Hoellenthal before the Rhine River in Germany during the Battle of the Bulge (December 1944). I was awarded the Sharpshooter Medal, the Combat Infantry Badge, the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, the World War II Victory Medal, the European Theater Offensive Ribbon with 5 campaign stars, the French Fourragere, and a Presidential Unit Citation."

Died:
Died at home.

Buried:
Buried with military honors

Bennie married Bricker, Vivian Grace on 19 Mar 1946 in Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky. Vivian (daughter of Bricker, Ralph Orville and Hudson, Goldie Mae) was born on 29 Mar 1928 in Hogan, Iron County, Missouri; died on 16 Jun 2019 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BRIC.V001
• _FGRAVE: 200249814
• Funeral: 23 Jun 2019, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

IVivian Grace Simpson, age 91, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019, at Clay County Hospital.

She was born March 29, 1928, in Hogan, Missouri, the daughter of Ralph and Goldie (Hudson) Bricker. She was united in marriage to Bennie Wayne Simpson March 19, 1946, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky and together they shared 64 years of marriage. He passed away June 1, 2010.

If you asked, who was our mother? We would say she was a daughter, wife, mother, sister, grandma, great-grandma, great-great-grandma, and aunt. She was the world’s best cook and pie baker, a spotless housekeeper, a friend, neighbor, and caregiver to family and patients. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Flora where she was strong in her faith. She was a child of The Great Depression who learned how to find strength in everything. She was a wonderful seamstress and worked hard for everything she ever had and would give it all to her family. She loved flowers, especially yellow roses. She is now free of all worldly chains, waltzing across heaven with our daddy. Now we must say goodbye for a short while. Until we meet again, we love you Mama.

Survivors include three sons: Herbert Simpson and wife Lois of Flora, Thomas Simpson and wife Margaret of Flora, and Robert Simpson and wife Lisa of Ingraham; a daughter: Ella Mae Mix of Cisne; 12 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren; a sister: Patty Bright and husband Eber of Cisne; a brother: Carl Wayne Gray and wife Karin of Aurora, Colorado; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

She was preceded in death by parents and stepparents: Ralph and Dorothy Bricker and Goldie and Morley Galarneau; husband: Bennie Wayne Simpson; three sisters: Lavera Hipes, Dorine Pearcy, and Martha Harris; and a son-in-law: Ron Mix.

A funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 2019, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Pastor Mike Evans officiating. Interment will follow in Clay City Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until time of service Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations are suggested to Calvary Baptist Church.

Census:
The 1940 Census shows the Ralph Bricker family living at 2718 North 11th Street, St. Louis, Missouri

Funeral:
A funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 2019, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Pastor Mike Evans officiating.