Garland Albert Rix died Saturday, March 22, 2014, in Fishers. He was 87.
He was born August 28, 1926, in Milan, Indiana.
He served in the Army Air Corps. at Manila, Philippines, from 1944-1946. He earned his degree in radio engineering at The Valparaiso Technical Institute.
Garland worked for twenty years as a radio engineer for the Indianapolis Police Department, ending his career as a lieutenant. Later he spent twelve years as Director of Communications for the city of Anderson.
Garland was a long-time member of the American Legion and the Fraternal Order of Police. He belonged to Christ United Methodist Church in Greenwood.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Margaret Leona Rix of Fishers; two daughters, Karen Sue Law of Carmel and Sandra Kay Eyster of Mooresville; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Garland was preceded in death by his daughter, Barbara Sue Williams of Indianapolis.
A funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Indiana Funeral Care and Crematory, Harry W. Moore Chapel, 8151 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46250, with calling from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Burial with military rites will follow at Washington Park East Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be directed to the American Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Indiana Chapter, 50 E. 91st St., Ste 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240.
Karen Law says
Love you, Daddy. Thanks for always being there. You are truely unforgettable. Your little daughter, Kare
Susan D. Thompson says
I am very sorry for your loss and thinking of you all. I hope you can find comfort by surrounding yourselves in the love of each others company. Cherish all your wonderful memories and Peace be with you.
Susie (Morrow) Thompson
Angela Holt says
Grandpa, thank you for loving me and my son noah. He truely was blessed to know you. You taught him how to shake your hand like a man, but made him feel special with your special thing……snort …..snort. I love you!
Angie
Ross Bromstrup says
Grandpa-
You are have been a great role model to me in life. You held our family together strong and know how to make sure everyone around you is taken care of. I love you and know you will continue to watch over me.
Ross
Marc Gordon says
Lt. Rix – what a wonderful man! I’ve met him only through Karen’s irrepressible love of her Dad, the brief summary of his life displyed here, and his GrandChildren’s touching, revealing comments. Draw near each other as you share stories…memories…love, and know that Peace and Grace are yours.
R Morris says
Dear Mrs Rix and Family,
A marriage can be compared to two trees growing side by side…..rooted and strengthen by time and love. That bond, unbreakable in life, has been broken. Please try to deal with your loss one day at time…..and enjoy the benefit and encouragement that tomorrow can bring. Especially with the help of your loving daughters, and grandchildren.
S. I. Drake, Lt/IPD (Ret) says
On behalf of the Société de Police – IPD Adam & Edward, condolences to Retired Lieutenant Rix’s family and friends on his passing.
A thought for the Rix family, One of the greatest comforts of aging, and that which gives us the greatest satisfaction, is the pleasing remembrance of the many benefits and friendly offices we have done for others. Lt. Rix surely accomplished this multiple times.
Eternal rest grant unto Garland A. Rix, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Briana Metcalf says
What others said throughout this experience: He was a good man.
What Grandpa said: I’ve had a good life.
We love you, Grandpa.