DIA colleague Larry Dean Nix, 72, passed away on June 10, 2017. Originating from Asheville, North Carolina, Larry moved to the Washington, DC area in 1971 where he met his wife, Katie Chiera. 

Over the course of his lifetime, Larry enjoyed a successful career as a defense economist with DIA’s Directorate for Analysis (DI), where he was known for his quiet, capable demeanor and teamwork. He is survived by his wife Katie; son Benjamin and his wife Becky; son Christopher; daughter Kathleen and her husband Joe; grandsons Connor and Isaac; granddaughter Nora; sister Norma Jean; brother Daniel; and a host of other relatives and friends.