Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society in care of the Baue Funeral Home. Thomas A. Nixon of St. Peters, Missouri died November 2, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was an inspiration to the countless lives he touched. Thomas was the dearest son of Agnes C. Laettner Nixon and the late Austin A. Nixon; loving father of Garrett T. (Alejandra) Nixon and Bryson P. Nixon; dear brother of Austin D. (Janice) Nixon, Michael (Cathy) Nixon, Patrick G. (Harriet) Nixon, Timothy R. (Megan) Nixon, Janet (Richard) Downey, Nancy (John) Hackemer, Deborah (Richard) Gambino and Mary P. Nixon; cherished grandfather of Lucas E. Nixon.