Kenneth Nix

Kenneth Owen Nix (October 4, 1939 – October 23, 2012) was an American judge and politician. He served as a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives for the 20-3 district from 1973 to 1982 and as a judge on the state superior court from 1995 until his retirement in 2010, when he was chief judge.

Early life and education Nix was born in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of Helen Crawford Brown and Owen Nix. He was raised in grove Park and attended West Fulton High School. he transferred to Emory University, where he earned his undergraduate degree in 1961 and his law degree in 1964.

Career After practicing law privately in Cobb County, He served until 1982, In 1995, he was appointed by Governor Zell Miller to the state superior court, where he served until 2010, becoming chief judge;

Personal life and death Nix married Lillian Scroggs in 1962; they had five children. Nix coached sports all his life;