Ellery "Sam" Huston Wix, age 70, of Shelbyville, TN., passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family, July 19, 2026. Sam was born on July 24, 1955, in Michigan, to the Reverend Richard and Elizabeth Wix.
He was known for his passion and love of music, and for playing the piano like Jerry Lee Lewis. He passed down his love of music and talents to his children, and his greatest joy was spending time with his family. He was an employee of Kroger for over 30 years before his retirement.
He is survived by his loving wife, Norma West Wix; his children, Jeremy (Megan) Wix of Bell Buckle, TN, Gregory (Drea) Wix of Rocklin, CA, and Valerie (Ryan) Brown of Unionville, TN; his grandchildren, Brent (Andrea) Wix, Victoria (Caleb) Anderson, Kendra Wix (James Ridner), Richard Dudeck, Myrka (Nathan) Foote, Jazmyne Wix, Lilli Dudeck, Bella Wix, and Eligh Wix; step-grandchildren, Dakota Brown, Destiny Brown, Nolan Wix, Delaney Cooper, Maddox Cooper (Ava Dorothy), Aleena Wix, Braxton Brown; and 9 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Reverend Richard Wix, and Elizabeth "Betty" Durr Wix; his granddaughter, Andrea Dudeck; his sister, Patricia Clark; and his brother, Roy Wix.
A memorial service will be held at the Shelbyville United Pentecostal Church, Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 5:00PM.
