Stavros T. Nikopoulos (also known as Steve Nixon) was born in Viniani, Evrytanias on July 21st, 1925 to Theophany Konstantinou Nikopoulos and Virginia Kleitches. His siblings were Xenophon, Kostas, and Dimitri. In May of 1946, much of Steve's immediate family (including his mother and two younger brothers, Kostas and Dimitri) immigrated to America before settling in Clarksburg, West Virginia, where his father and older brother Xenophon were already established. That same year, the entire family moved to Charlotte, North Carolina to be closer to other Evrytanians. They bought the Elite Coffee Pot grill, which at the time was across the street from the Public Library in downtown Charlotte. In 1948, the four brothers bought the Superior Lunch grill on West Trade Street. They remodeled it in 1950, and renamed it the Presto Grill. In 1959, the brothers embarked on a new business venture by building the Nixon Brothers Steakhouse which they operated until 1975. On August 25th, 1957, Steve married Margaret Psillos from Fayetteville. They had two children: Penny (born in 1958) and Spiro (born in 1960). In the mid 1960's, Steve ventured into real estate, creating his own company in 1967 called Steve F. Nixon Realty that specialized in commercial and farm land. Throughout his life, Steve was an active participant in many committees that honored his Greek culture. Not only was he the president of the Evrytanian Association of America "Velouchi", but he was also a member of AHEPA and a life long member of Adelphotis Vinianiton. His wife Margaret served a term as president of the Daughters of Evrytania. Steve was a proud Mason for 54 years as a member of the Excelsior Masonic Lodge #216, attained the 32nd Degree of the Scottish Rite, and was an active Shriner. He served as vice president of the Parish council at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Charlotte, and on occasion would serve as a chanter. Steve enjoyed rabbit and bird hunting, and was an avid sports fan and enthusiast.