Darryl was born in Borger on August 31, 1953 to Bob and Mavis Nix. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War on the USS Oriskany.Preceded in death by his loving mother in January 1990.Survived by his three children, Shannon Nix, Charlie Nix, and Wesley Nix all of Reedley, California; two grandchildren, Asher and Charlotte Nix; his father, Bob Nix of Locust Grove, Oklahoma; one sister, Robbie Selvage of Tampa, Florida; one brother, Terry Nix of Amarillo, Texas.