On August 28, 2020, Kwasi Imhotep transitioned from this life to the life that follows. Kwasi (birth name: Milton E. Nixon) was born on November 26, 1944 in Norfolk, VA to parents Mrs. Lillie O. Person and Raymond Nixon.
Kwasi was an Air Force veteran and received his undergraduate and graduate education at Norfolk State University and the University of Southern California. He worked many years as a professional for the Department of Defense in Washington, DC.
He was predeceased by his mother, Lillie O. Nixon, his father, Raymond Nixon, his brothers Raymond Nixon Jr. and Elmer Nixon.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Mrs. Jeanneatha L. Nixon, four children: Timothy C. Nixon, Zoar H. Freeman (Alonzo), Dorcas A. Askew (Linwood) and Lillian O. Nixon; grandchildren LaKeith Ward, Aeysa Nixon-Bright (Kenny), Domonique Askew and Vision Griffin-Nixon, 8 great-grandchildren, 2 loving sisters: Villa Johnson and Doris Johnson, special nieces: Elaine Bailey and Fiata Jones, a special mentee: Jay Jenkins and a host of family and friends.
Kwasi was very proud to have been raised in the Berkeley section of Norfolk. He happily reminisced on his Berkeley upbringing and participated in many events that celebrated Berkeley and its traditions.
After touring the ancient Afrikan grandeur of Egypt, Kwasi was very active in the community both as an organizer of Ancient Afrikan cultural events and as a teacher of Ancient Afrikan history. He educated and influenced thousands throughout the country who were seeking knowledge of ancient Afrikan history and culture. He was an adamant foe of the murderous atrocities committed against hundreds of millions of Afrikan people who were enslaved and slain by the adherents of Christianity and Islam.
Kwasi departed this life with no regrets in the full belief that he did all he could do to help his people to reclaim their ancient glory and only asks that those surviving him should do likewise.
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Greg Nixon says
September 1, 2020 at 9:53 amUncle Kwasi,
I just want you to know that you are loved and you will be missed not only for the many times that you’ve helped my family out but for the knowledge you shared with me when we lived in DC and growing up which has now made me a great man that I am thankful for because you shared a lot of knowledge and a lot of history with me and that history and knowledge gave me knowledge of self and it also show me that by using knowledge you do have power and now I use the same knowledge and wisdom that you gave me daily in my life and it has made me a powerful businessman and an entrepreneur and to you I am thankful for that and for all that you’ve done may you rest in power and love your nephew Greg
Nixon.
PiAnkhi Kau Heru says
September 1, 2020 at 6:33 pmBaba Kwasi, Your Transition affected me deeply and I am saddened by your lost. However, the Spiritual guidance that you provided to me and all of your students has had a profound and lasting effect on my life. May the Ntchru deem you True of Voice in the Double Hall of Maat and may you proceed in Peace to the West for Eternity. With Love and Adoration your pupil, PiAnkhi Kau Heru.
Sam Coston says
September 3, 2020 at 9:03 pmTo my cousin I would like to say I am going to miss you I want to miss the knowledge and I talked. May you rest in peace until we see each other again. I’m going to say goodbye to the body and hello to the spirit. Love you Sam
Elaine Nixon Bailey says
September 2, 2020 at 12:56 pmUncle Kwasi, I’m so saddened by your transition. You and Aunt Jean gave me the most priceless gifts. You gave me your love, your time, and your knowledge of African history. When my father; your brother was away serving multiple tours in Vietnam and abroad; you and Aunt Jean gave me and my family the support to be strong. You showed me the true meaning of ” it takes a village”. And when I would thank you your response was” That’s what family is supposed to do”. I love and wil miss you ,as you go to be with our ancestors. I know that your Mother and brothers were glad to greet you. Rest in Peace. Your Neice Elaine Nixon Bailey
Lillian Nixon says
September 3, 2020 at 6:01 pmThe best dad, and one of the most brilliant minds,
I’ll love you forever and miss you always – Lilli
Zoar Freeman says
September 3, 2020 at 10:16 pmMy beautiful Fada. I miss you terribly. My heart hurts. But, I’m thankful that you are no longer in pain. You’ve shown us what it is to fight with grace, how to go for what you want, how to overcome and excel, how to love and be generous, how to be proud of who we are as Black men and women. One thing that has always stuck with me is your saying “You just don’t do things for no reason”, meaning you must have a purpose for anything you do. I’ve tried to live my life with that in mind. You’ve definitely fulfilled your purpose and the Creator says “well done”. I miss just sitting in your presence. I love you
Mrs Dorcas Askew says
September 5, 2020 at 1:36 amYou tried to prepare us for this day a year ago, and I love you for that. I never imagined how devastating and lost I would feel. My heart is broken! I am missing you so much….this is hard.
Thank you for loving me, for teaching me how to love oneself, and for loving your family. As you said in response to me asking you for Father’s Day gift ideas. Your response was “I guess I say nothing a lot of times because I really have everything I need, but if I don’t come up with anything, just you knowing that I try to be the best father I can be is gift enough for me”. I say you are the best father!
I love you always,
Your daughter/sunshine,
Dorcas A Askew
Kwanzaa Timothy Nixon says
September 5, 2020 at 5:47 amPops I remember watching you accomplish many many things through out the years. From a minister in church to a dee jay on Wrap radio station! To a worldly student of African history to a black conscious man living in Amerikka ! You where loving but very stuff and you told me that a black man can and has achieved greatness! So it’s our responsibility to find our path and make it wide enough so our children can walk! I watch you evolve too a High Priest of consciousness too a Grandfather and Greatgrandfather! You said that stone sharpens stone. You always had something too teach and I always had a job assignment!????????I now know that was your way of staying connected with me!You prepared me for this moment from when I was fourteen. You told me too write so this is it Great African soldier I solute .✊????Our Ancestors are smiling GrandMa Lillie is happy! Rest in total power Pops love ❤️ love love!Asalamalakum Kwanzaa Timothy Nixon
Kwanzaa Timothy Nixon says
September 5, 2020 at 9:08 amTo my Mother and Father you both did a outstanding job raising the four of us. Providing great homes too live in and a work ethic that’s continuous. I’m so use to seeing my parents together it’s a hard adjustment now! But I feel your presence and I pray for Moms peace.✌????I give total thanks too both of you.One continuous LOVE.❤️
joyce byrd says
September 6, 2020 at 5:55 pmMy prayers to the family I will always remember him and Stafford st. Where we all lived and where he called me joyceann.
Vision Griffin-Nixon says
September 7, 2020 at 12:38 amPoppa I am so sad that you are not here! I cried when my daddy told me about you passing. I didn’t want you too leave us.My heart is broken. May you live in my heart forever. I hurt for grandma to. God bless you both.
Bill Forbes says
September 8, 2020 at 11:36 amOne of our great community treasures has transitioned to glory. In consideration of all the love and knowledge he shared, he will live forever in the minds and hearts of those he touched.
Shanna Johnson says
September 9, 2020 at 8:06 pmUncle Kwasi (Milton) I love you with every breath of me.. u will always live in my heart.., you are a Hero UNCLE‼️ You won a perfect battle????????!! Love you my BLACK Panther‼️‼️
Dorcas Askew says
September 27, 2020 at 10:13 pmFada,
I love & miss you!
Elaine Bailey says
November 26, 2020 at 4:45 amKwasi Imhotep My Keru!!!
Zoar Freeman (Nixon) says
November 26, 2020 at 9:04 amHappy birthday Fada. I hope you’re having a good time in the fields of Aaru. I love you and miss you. Kwasi Imhotep. MAAK KHERU!!!!
Zoar Freeman says
December 27, 2020 at 5:47 pmMerry Christmas and Happy Kwanza Fada. Enjoy your time in the fields of Aaru. Miss you very much. Strange not having your physical presence during the festivities, but your spirit was there. I love you.
Elaine Nixon Bailey says
December 31, 2020 at 8:37 pmHappy New Years Eve Uncle Kwasi. I miss you more than I can say,and you will be in my heart forever. Love ya, your neice Elaine Nixon Baey
Zoar H Freeman says
January 1, 2021 at 7:26 amHappy New Year Fada!!! What are you, uncle Elmer, Aunt Bev, Grandma Lilli and Mildred and Poppa Daddy doing up there to celebrate?? I love you
Zoar Freeman says
February 5, 2021 at 8:23 amFada, I am so happy you are enjoying yourself. Our visit last week was so gratifying to me. It was so great hearing your laugh, seeing your smile and that you are happy and vibrant. Your dancing skills need work though. ?? I love you
Zoar Freeman says
February 14, 2021 at 9:54 amFada, This is the 1st Valentine’s in my adult life, that I won’t get a card or gift from you. Or be able to call and wish you Happy Valentine’s Day. So Happy 1st Valentine’s Day in Aaru. I love you. ???
Zoar Freeman says
February 28, 2021 at 7:00 pmIn a few hours, it will be exactly 6 months since your spirit transformed. Wow….time has gone by so fast. Miss you so much. I still cry for you daily. Even though, your pain is gone and you’re happy in Aaru, I miss you down here. I love you
Elaine Nixon Bailey says
March 13, 2021 at 9:04 pmUncle Kwasi, its almost Spring time and as we transition into another season; I often think of you sitting on the porch when I’d come to visit. Time moves so quickly, but my heart will miss you, my Mom and Dad forever. Love ya
Zoar H Freeman says
April 4, 2021 at 9:25 pmFada I KNOW you are jammin right now watching this versus battle between The Isley Brothers and Earth, Wind and Fire. Every single sing reminds me of you. You gave us such a great musical foundation. Love you
Zoar Freeman says
May 22, 2021 at 12:14 amOMG, I’m missing you so much right now!!! I’m too old to be a daddy’s girl. But, I AM a daddy’s girl and I miss you.
Zoar Freeman says
June 22, 2021 at 8:13 amHappy Father’s Day. Your first being totally and completely free of all sickness and disease. I know you were cracking up at us parasailing. It was an honor to put aside fears and celebrate you in the air and over the water. Love you and miss you.
Zoar Freeman says
August 22, 2021 at 7:47 amI was so emotional yesterday driving to the family reunion. It is a year ago this weekend when we last gathered while you were still here on earth. You were so happy to have all of your family around. It was sad and joyful at the same time. Sad that we were gathering basically to spend last moments with you. But, joyful that we were able to do it as a family. Some don’t get that option. I miss you so much. Love you and miss you.
Elaine Nixon Bailey says
August 26, 2021 at 6:47 pmUncle Milton it’s hard to believe that it’s been almost a year since we spoke. I miss our conversations, and I miss your E-mails, and your knowledge. Love ya forever, your neice Elaine
Dorcas Askew says
August 29, 2021 at 7:01 amI miss you so much!
Zoar Freeman says
August 29, 2021 at 8:25 amA year ago, I was driving to VA thru tears because you’d taken you last breath. I know your are free from pain and sickness. I know you were ready. You’d done your earthly assignment. That did not and does not stop the hurt that’s in the pit of my stomach. I know you, your brothers, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends celebrated your 1st anniversary like crazy. Miss you terribly. Love you forever #alwaysFADA
Elaine Nixon Bailey says
December 26, 2021 at 3:10 pmHappy Holidays Uncle Kwasi. We love and miss you!!! Love ya, your neice Elaine
Zoar Freeman says
September 9, 2021 at 7:34 pmA year and a day since we laid you to rest in the grandest style. I believe we did you proud and honored your wishes. They say it gets easier with time and I suppose that’s true because I’ve been STRUGGLING all year. But, I suppose you know that😁. It’s getting better, but not easier. Love you forever. Miss you physical presence. #alwaysFADA
Dee Askew says
October 20, 2021 at 4:56 pmWow, I miss talking to you.
Zoar Freeman says
October 29, 2021 at 7:54 amIt’s almost holiday season.
A 2nd Thanksgiving, a 2nd birthday, a 2nd Christmas without your physical presence. I love you and miss you #alwaysFADA
Elaine Nixon Bailey says
November 26, 2021 at 7:08 amHappy Birthday Uncle Kwasi.🎁🎁🎈❤!!!! Love you forever, your neice Elaine
Zoar Freeman says
November 26, 2021 at 5:59 amHappy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday dear FADA. Happy birthday to you!!! I know, I know….I still can’t sing. I love you and miss you #alwaysFADA
Zoar Freeman says
December 25, 2021 at 7:11 pmMerry Christmas in the fields of Aaru. Miss you so much. You would’ve enjoyed today
Zoar Freeman says
February 14, 2022 at 10:18 amHappy Valentine’s Day in Aeru Fada. Miss being able to call you and getting a Valentine’s card from you. Love you💜💜
Zoar
Dorcas Askew says
April 11, 2022 at 10:30 amWas thinking about you, I love you and miss so much💜
Zoar Freeman says
June 19, 2022 at 5:40 amHappy Father’s Day Fada. I hope you enjoyed our libation to you yesterday. That juice was very sweet. Miss you so much. I Love you💜💜
Zoar
Dorcas Askew says
September 21, 2022 at 5:27 amMissing you so much… it’s not the same 😢 I love you Fada
Zoar says
October 15, 2022 at 1:41 pmHey old man🥰😂 thank you for your sunshine and visiting with me today. It was an amazing selling time.
Zoar Freeman says
November 26, 2022 at 5:24 amHappy, happy birthday . Birthday #3 that you get to enjoy in the fields of Aaru. We miss you down here. The emptiness is palpable. Your new great grandson looks so much like you. He’s gonna hear it for the rest of his life “you look so much like Fada/PaPa”. 😂😂 And that’s a good thing. Happy birthday Fada. I Love you. #alwaysFada
Zoar Freeman says
December 24, 2022 at 9:35 pmMERRY CHRISTMAS FADA. 🎄🎄 I Love you. #alwaysFada
Zoar Freeman says
January 27, 2023 at 2:43 pmI was washing my cup at the work sink today and the water was taking forever to get hot. It made me think of when I used to wash dishes when I was young and I always used cold water. The dishes would be so greasy and you’d fuss everytime “Zoar, you gotta use hot water to wash the dishes!!! Got the dishes all greasy” and you’d make me wash them again. I could hear your voice plain as day. Oh how I miss you
Dee Askew says
February 9, 2023 at 11:28 am❤️
Zoar Freeman says
February 14, 2023 at 9:19 amHappy Valentine’s Day to my first man crush. 💜💜 Love you and miss you
Dee Askew says
May 11, 2023 at 12:32 pm💗
Zoar Freeman says
June 18, 2023 at 6:31 pmHayy Father’s Day. Miss you so much. I hope you enjoyed our remembrances today.
Dorcas Askew says
August 26, 2023 at 11:56 amIt’s approaching the 3rd year of your passing and freedom of your constant physical pain. I miss you being here, I miss the small things you would do for us…Love you🥹💗
Zoar Freeman says
August 28, 2023 at 12:53 pmIt’s been 3 years since you officially transitioned this earthly life to an ancestor. I miss your physical presence and mostly your laugh. You’re without pain, so that is good. I love you. #ForeverFada
Dorcas Askew says
October 10, 2023 at 9:47 am❤️
Zoar Freeman says
November 26, 2023 at 7:52 amHappy 3rd birthday in Areu. I know yall had a good time for Thanksgiving and Grandma Lilli made her famous candy yams. I love you. #ForeverFada
Zoar Freeman says
December 25, 2023 at 9:05 pmMerry Christmas Fada. Did yiu see yoir great granddaughter beat EVERYBODY in the games? 7 year old champion
#ForeverFada
Zoar says
February 14, 2024 at 10:04 amHappy Valentine’s Day to my 1st 💝 Love you
Dorcas Askew says
March 1, 2024 at 5:54 pmMiss you so much
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