Austin Nixon

Austin Marshall Nixon was born in New Haven, CT. To Kenneth and Elizabeth Nixon on July 19, 1950. Austin graduated from Hillhouse High School. After High School Austin studied music and became a professional drummer and played with well known artist in the business. Austin was a orator of family history. He love spending time with his brothers and his sister and their family, sharing his childhood memories and his escapades in the music business. Austin loved clothes and was a top notch dresser. He was rarely seen not in a 3 piece suite. He also had a passion for cooking. His favorite meal to cook on a special occasion was to prepare a leg of lamb with mint jelly. His special dish for his daughter was a seafood paella and cat fish. When he wasn't in the kitchen cooking, he and his son would ride around town and eat a a variety of restaurants. Following his Career in music, Austin, worked for the State of CT until he retired. However, he didn't let retirement slow him down, Austin was still in service to people in the community. He would often take resident and friends to doctor's and other various appointments. He was a true friend to many. In also spent most of his free time with his grandchildren and great grandchild that he adored.

Austin entered into rest on September 2, 2026 after a brief illness. Austin was predeceased by his parents Kenneth and Elizabeth Nixon, Sister Jane Gaddy and brothers Kenneth Jr., William and Clarence. He leaves to cherish memory, his Son Dwyane Prince, Daughter Denise (Teshan) Stewart,, s grandchildren, Chelsey Bell-Prince, Jeremy Bell-Prince, Angel Prince, Dwyane Jr. Prince Zira Stewart, Zola Stewart, Teshan Jr. Stewart, one great child, Zyon Bell-Prince, 7 nieces, 5 nephews. Though Austin will be missed by all who knew him, we rejoice in the knowledge that he is with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

A celebration of Austin's life will be held on Friday September 11, 2026 at 11am at Colonial Funerals, 86 Circular Avenue, Hamden, Ct. Viewing in Colonial from 10am-11am. Condolences may be expressed at Colonial Funerals.com.