Mr. Marshall Craven Nixon, 82 of Smithfield, NC passed away surrounded by family at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh, NC. on Thursday January 1, 2026. Marshall was the son of Isham and Gertrude Nixon and was born November 5, 1943. 

Marshall was a proud member of the Johnston County Training School of Smithfield Class of 1962. Marshall spent most of his adult life in transportation. He worked in the family business Nixon Bros. Transfer Company, Barnes Transportation, Cargo Care Transportation and Triple E Transportation. Marshall also worked for Jerald Manufacturing of Smithfield, NC. 

Marshall was married to the late Louise Nixon for over 60 years. He is survived by his daughters Angela Nixon Wright (Kenneth), Marsha Nixon Smalls (Curtis), and Dawn Sorrell (Jimmie Stevens), sister Emma Nixon Britt (Carlton) and brother Carl G. Nixon, Sr. (Olivia), a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and friends. 

Viewing: Friday January 16, 2026, at the Walter Sanders Funeral & Cremation Services Chapel 302 S. Bright Leaf Blvd., Smithfield, NC 27577 3:00pm - 6:00 pm.  Family present from 5:00pm-6:00pm  Family/Friends open remarks period from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm. 

Funeral Services: Saturday January 17, 2026, at Shiloh Christian Church 211 Durham St., Smithfield, NC 27577 11:30 am with viewing from 11:00am until 11:30am.

Interment: Sunset Memorial Park, Smithfield, NC 27577

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Family or Deceased Name: Mr Marshall Nicon

Your Name: Harriet Whitley

Email: htootiepie@aol.com

Message: Prayers and condolences to his daughter and his family. Such a humble man, who loved his family. RIP

Date: 9193909703

Family or Deceased Name: Marshall Nixon

Your Name: Salethea Rowland Baber

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Message: To the entire Nixon family our deepest Condolence, thoughts and prayers 🙏🏾 are with you all ❣️ RIP Marshall

James and Salethea Rowland

Date: 01-16-2026

Family or Deceased Name: Marshall Nicon

Your Name: Della Sanders

Email: dellasanders601@gmail.com

Message: SO sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He was always living, kind and considerate. I will always remember him for the good fish he always cooked. He will be truly, truly missed. Prayers for the family.

Date: 01162026

Family or Deceased Name: Marsha and Angela

Your Name: Roderick Watson

Email: Roderickwatsonsr@outlook.com

Message: With my sincere expression of sympathy about the death of your Dad. He was a good man and I really appreciated him. My prayers are for your comfort and grace. Your friend and I love you both

Date: 01152026

Family or Deceased Name: Marshall Nixon

Your Name: Sabrina & Dwight Atcherson

Email: atch01@verizon.net

Message: Thank you Angela and Marsha Carol for sharing your Dad with us. He will forever be in Our hearts. Rest In Paradise Mr. Marshall. We love and miss you.

Date: 011226

Family or Deceased Name: Marshall Nixon

Your Name: Tracy Barfield

Email: tracybarfield51@gmail.com

Message: My Condolences to the family. I'm praying that God give y'all strength during this difficult time.

Date: 9106359472

Family or Deceased Name: Marshall Nixon

Your Name: Pauline M. Sanders & Family

Email: sanders.pauline48@gmail.com

Message: Sending our sincere condolences to the Nixon Family.

Date: 1-11-2026

Family or Deceased Name: Marshall Nixon

Your Name: Charles C. Stokes

Email: chucksto.12@gmail.com

Message: Angela and Marsha I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. You have my condolences. He was a supportive and valued friend.

Date: 9199777743

Family or Deceased Name: Marshall Nixon

Your Name: Sheerie Dublin Robinson

Email: sheerie57@aol.com

Message: Our sincere condolences family. I was always in and out of y'all house with Betty visiting Louise or me with Tony y'all always seemed like family. Praying for you all ❤️

Date: 01-05-2026