Truman "Lee" Hixenbaugh, 64, of Akron, passed away January 25, 2002 at Akron General Medical Center. He was born April 22, 1937 in Morgantown WV to the late Arthur & Maude (Gidley) Hixenbaugh. Lee Hix was a veteran having served in both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force. He was also a skilled musician. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister Helen Young. He is survived by his wife of 14 1/2 years, Erma Hixenbaugh of Akron; step-daughter Wanda Keefer of Akron; step-sons Monte Porter III, Bryan Porter both of Akron; sister Lela Stader of Toledo; brother Charles Hixenbaugh of Toledo; 6 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews all of Toledo. Friends may call Sunday from 2 - 4 & 6 - 8 p.m. at NEWCOMER-FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd. where funeral services will be held Monday at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Scott Campbell officiating. Interment at Hillside Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family.