It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dennis Evan Mixon, 83, who died October 19, 2025, surrounded by family at Alive Hospice Center, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Born January 1, 1942, in Tampa, Florida, Dennis was best known as the founder of M & M Printing and for his management of The Observer News, which was founded by his father Evan Mixon and managed by Dennis and his siblings. "Denny" will be most remembered for his quiet, gentle spirit and his passion for bluegrass music.

Dennis was a devoted husband to his wife Joyce Juline Mixon; and loving father to his daughters Sherri (and Todd) Cole, Michelle (and Ray) Woody, and Wendy (and David) Crow. He is survived by eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren; siblings, Stephen M. Mixon, Karen Mixon-Miller, and Kathy Mixon Durbin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lois and Evan Mixon and his sister, Diane Mixon Arruda Comprosky.

Dennis was an active member of the Ruskin community. He was a graduate of East Bay High School in Gibsonton, Florida and of Berry College in Rome, Georgia. Dennis served in the United States Army. He also served in the Ruskin Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, and multiple other community organizations. He was a longtime member of the Ruskin United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir. Upon retiring to Copperhill, Tennessee, Dennis joined the First United Methodist Church of Copperhill. He also became an active bluegrass musician, producing several CDs and playing the upright bass regionally.

A memorial service to honor Dennis will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. from the Akins-Cobb Blue Ridge Chapel. The family will visit with friends prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinscobb.com

Akins-Cobb Funerals & Cremations of Blue Ridge, GA is in charge of these arrangements.