Adam Walker Pixley, 31, of Advance, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, April 12, 2018.  His smile was infectious and he touched the hearts of so many.  He was born October 2, 1986 in Poplar Bluff, Mo the son of Dale and Rose Martin Pixley.

Adam had been a 911 Dispatcher for Stoddard County.  He was also a volunteer firefighter for the city of Advance.  He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Blues fan.  More than anything he loved spending time with his children, family and friends.

Survivors include: his mother, Rose Pixley of Advance; a son, Remington Pixley of the home; a daughter, Lily Pixley of the home; ten sisters, Mary Cooper, Tina Whitehead, Lela Wiseman, Anna Abernathy, Sara McCain and Victoria Pixley all of Advance, Dana Fulbright of Marble Hill, Lana Whitley of Dexter, Carrie McAllister and Audra Sumner both of Cape Girardeau; six brothers, Ray Pixley, Garrett Pixley, Tony Pixley and Aaron Pixley all of Dexter and Arlen Pixley of New Madrid; 47 nieces and nephews and 28 great nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father; a brother, Andy Pixley and a sister, Paula Pixley.

In honor of his years in public service a procession will be held on Sunday April 15, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. led by the Advance Volunteer Fire Department and the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department. 

A visitation will be held on Sunday April 15, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Morgan Funeral Chapel in Advance with a eulogy reading at 7:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to 18 Fore Life or the Adam Pixley Benefit for his children.