Wednesday, January 7, 1998

William Hixenbaugh

Former Canonsburg resident dies in Texas

Word has been received of the death of William B. Hixenbaugh Jr., 67, of Killeen, Texas, formerly of Canonsburg, who died Wednesday, December 24, 1997, in the home of his daughter, Brenda J. Uresti of Killeen.

Born August 26, 1930, in Canonsburg, Mr. Hixenbaugh lived most of his life in the Killeen area.

He attended Central Texas College; was a retired sergeant major with the U.S. Army; was a member of the VFW Post 3892 and the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 29, both of Harker Heights, Texas; and was a life member of the Bass Anglers Sportsmens Society.

While serving in the military, Mr. Hixenbaugh received numerous medals and honors, including the Good Conduct Medal Sixth Award; the National Defense Service Medal First OLC; the Army Commendation First OLC; the Vietnam Service Medal, Two Campaigns; the Vietnam Campaign Medal; the Combat Infantrymans Badge; the Bronze Star; and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallentry with Palm.

Surviving, in addition to his daughter, are four sons, William R. Hixenbaugh of Palmer, Ala., Andrew L. and David W. Hixenbaugh, both of Kyle, Texas, and Charles E. Turner of Salt Lake City, Utah; a brother, Donald Hixenbaugh of Austin, Texas; a sister, Linda Polewski of Sarasota, Fla.; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Deceased are both parents; and two brothers, Andrew and Robert F. Hixenbaugh.




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