Roland Bixby Obituary

Roland Maurice Bixby, 93, of Wentworth New Hampshire and later Simpsonville, SC, passed away on October 17, 2025. He was born November 2, 1931 in Warren, New Hampshire to Maurice Harlan Bixby and Mildred Adaline Hunkins Bixby. He was preceded in death by siblings, Verona Blake (Ernest) and Robert Bixby (Margaret). He is survived by his sister, Virginia Cressy (Kenneth) of Glendale, CA; and by sons, Don Wilson Bixby (Joan) of Peru, IL, and Kenneth Maurice Bixby (Clara) of Fountain Inn, SC; seven grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. He graduated from Orford High School in Orford, NH in 1949, receiving the Balfor Scholastic Award in 1948 for the highest academic average. He graduated in 1954 from Providence Bible Institute (now Barrington College) with a BA in Communications and later received his Master's Degree in Education from Indiana University. As a lifelong educator and learner, he was the founder of the Indiana Reading Association sponsored by the Indiana State Teacher's Association. He became a reading supervisor for five Greensburg, Indiana public schools. He also worked at Purdue University as a part-time instructor. In 1966 he founded the Elston Adult Day School in Lafayette, IN. In 1971 he was honored with the Governor Orr Annual Teacher's Award. He was twice listed in Who's Who of American Education. He was founder and president of the Lafayette Writing Club for three years. In 1991 he retired from teaching after 34 years and returned to his home state of New Hampshire. He wrote 34 books over his lifetime, finishing his last book at 93 years old. He studied history and wrote history books, biographies, and family genealogy. In 1985 he founded the Warren Historical Society in Warren, NH. He headed the project for an addition to the Warren, NH Joseph Patch Library. He was the founder of the Plymouth, NH Writing Club. He was an avid reader, enjoyed spinning yarns, woodworking, traveling, and playing his violin, accordion, and piano with friends at square dance clubs, nursing homes, churches, and schools. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Friends are encouraged to share their favorite memories of Roland with the family by clicking on the button labeled "Share A Memory".