Larry D. Hixson, 83, of Clifton passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022 at his home. He was born September 12, 1938 in Watseka, the son of Al L. and Maxine (Gingerich) Hixson and they preceded him in death in addition to his twin brother, Gary Hixson and two sisters, Kay Allen and Ann Foster. He married Donna A. Bunn on December 1, 1962 in Ashkum and she also preceded him in death on February 5, 2015.

He is survived by one son, Kent (Kerry) Hixson of Clifton; two daughters, Kendra (Barry) Mayer of Cedarburg, WI and Karla Hixson of Clifton; five grandchildren, Kristina Hulbert (Tim Schmanske) of Morris, Jarrett Hixson (Chelsea Davis) of Danforth, Nick (Katarina) Czarnecki of Chicago, Kyle (Johanna) Czarnecki of Cedarburg, WI and Daniel Hixson of Clifton; six great-grandchildren, Gabe, Carson, Mason, Rowan, Gannon and Charlotte; one sister-in-law, Lyn Hixson of Kentland, IN; and many nieces and nephews.

Larry graduated from Milford High School in 1956 and went on to earn his pilot’s license from the U of I at the age of 19. He served in the U.S. Air Force and worked at Clifton Central School District #4 and at CSL Bearing in Bourbonnais.

A memorial visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 7, 2022 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Uplifted Care in Bourbonnais.

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