GREENWOOD - Kevin Bruce Wix died Friday, May 19, 2017, at Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia after a long illness.
Kevin was born in Milford the son of Joyce (Donovan) and Bruce Norman Wix. He was a graduate of Lake Forest High School class of 1988. Kevin was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He served the community as a Police Officer for the towns of Bridgeville, Wyoming and Harrington before having to leave the force due to illness. Kevin was a member of the wrestling team in high school. While he was stationed with the U.S. Army in Germany, Kevin was an avid rugby player. He loved to play soccer, enjoyed fishing, hunting and target shooting. Kevin was a strong, free spirited caring man and was a fighter all throughout his illness. He loved people and would give the shirt off his back if he met someone in need. He was a devoted family man, a loving father, son and brother, all of who he cared about very deeply. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Norman Wix.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sons, Dylan Wix and Andreas Wix; his brother, Nathan Wix and his wife, Jennifer; his half brother, Justin Wix Zook; half sister, Nikki Wix Zook; his paternal grandmother, Katherine Wix; and the mother of his children, Marina Wix.
A Celebration of Kevin's Life will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at the McKnatt, Carpenter & Baker Funeral Home, 50 Commerce Street, Harrington, where friends may visit with the family from 6 to 7 p.m.. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the American Legion C.K.R.T. Post #7, 17448 South DuPont Highway, Harrington, DE 19952. Letters of condolence may be sent and shared with the family at www.loflandandmcknatt.com.