Background
Nixon, Arlie James was born on May 22, 1914 in Ralston, Oklahoma, United States. Son of James Gordon and Wella May (Platt) Nixon.
Nixon, Arlie James was born on May 22, 1914 in Ralston, Oklahoma, United States. Son of James Gordon and Wella May (Platt) Nixon.
Bachelor of Science, Oklahoma State University, 1935.
Airline captain, Trans World Airlines, New York City, 1939-1974; president, Crystal Gas Company, Jennings, Oklahoma, since 1960; president, Blackburn Gas Company, Jennings, since 1964; president, Blackberry Oil Corporation, Jennings, since 1969. Represented United States in several official delegations to international aviation technical meetings, also represented International Federation Air Line Pilots Assns. at international conferences.
Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1935-1963. Member International Federation Air Line Pilots Association (regional vice president 1972), International Platform Association, Wings Club.
Married Wylie Elizabeth Jones, April 21, 1939 (div May 1950). Children: Cole Jay, Kathleen (Mistress S. Brent Joyce). Married Lisa Marie Grant, December 7, 1981 (divorced June 1989).