Eric was born on December 19, 1956, in Trinidad, to his loving parents Learie and Clarita Nixon. Eric was 1 of 12 children born into this union.

He began his education in Trinidad, however, the family relocated to St. Croix Virgin Island. While there, Eric continued his education, graduating from St Croix Central High School. After graduation, He moved to Brooklyn, New York, where he enlisted in the United States Navy. Eric was stationed on the USS Forrestal for three Years; He received an honorable discharge. Upon his return from the military, he moved to Florida.

Eric enrolled in St. Leo University, completing courses in accounting. He met and married his faithful, devoted soulmate of 34 years, Sheila Richardson. They raised 3 beautiful children together Cory, Oral, Ellissa, and a granddaughter Nyema. He loved his children; however, his grandchildren were his world.

He worked tirelessly in his career in paint and auto body. He perfected his craft and continued in this profession until his health failed. On February 18, 2022, Eric accepted Jesus as his personal Savior and was baptized. When God called his name, he answered without delay. Eric Nixon 65 years old, entered his eternal rest on June 9, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his father, Learie Nixon; mother, Clarita Nixon; nieces, Michelle Taylor and Chanel Nixon; 7 uncles; and 5 aunts.

He leaves to honor and cherish his memory forever to his wife and soulmate, Sheila Richardson-Nixon; his devoted children, Cory, Oral, and Ellissa; he also had a daughter from the heart, Tia Frazier (John); grandchildren, Nyema, Jakoria, Iyana, Alaya, Eric, Ariona, Amar, Aiden, Cashanna, Camael, Jalaya, Jibri, and Amiya; great-granddaughter, Saphirah; loving sisters, Donna, Sancia, Allyson, Gail (Leroy), Lorelie (Bennett), Monica (Jerome), Jillian, and Janelle; brothers, Mitchell (Claudette), Keith (Brenda), Garvin (Lucita) and Wayne; brothers-in-law, Charles Richardson (Olga), Harold Richardson (Margie), and Arnold Richardson; aunts, Jacqueline Nixon, and Ramdaye Nixon; nieces, Kema, Clarita, Kiana, Tatyanna, Jaadlyn, Tiana, Keisha, Maliah, Patricia, Cecilia, Tamia, Ganai, Janell, and Tantaneya; nephews, Mitchell, Jr., Deshawn, Giovanni, Marcus, Tonnie, Jair, Tyrell, Zion, Nicklaus, and Augustine; a host of cousins and other relatives who loved him dearly. Special relationships Glenn Nixon and Dexter Baptiste.

Visitation
Friday, June 24, 2022
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Aikens Funeral Home
2708 E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Tampa, Florida 33610

Funeral Service
Saturday, June 25, 2022
1:00 PM
First Missionary Baptist Highland Pines
4711 E. 21st Ave
Tampa, FL 33605