August Phillip Rixner

August Phillip Rixner entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at Jefferson Healthcare. Beloved father of Vernon Rixner, Craig (Gilda) Rixner, Nicole Rixner (Derick) Route, Lise Rixner (Steven) Jefferson, Angela Rixner (Leonard Champagne) and Gisele Rogers. Son of the late Clarence and Alcina Dumas Rixner. Brother of Shirley Jackson, Alcina Dawson, Elliott Rixner and preceded in death by 8 other siblings. Former husband of Maxine Rixner. Devoted companion of Betty Rogers. Also survived by 17 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Age: 83 years a native and resident of New Orleans, La. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service at Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe St. Gretna, La. on Monday, October 18, 2010 at 10:00a.m. Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m until service time at the above named parlor. Interment: Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery-Westwego, La. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, La. To view and sign the guestbook, please go www.davismortuaryservice.com.