Bobby Joe Claxton, age 85, of White Springs, Fla., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Oct. 9, 2020.
Bobby was born in Thomaston, Ga., on Aug. 2, 1935 to the late Owen and Trudy Williamson Claxton. He was a firefighter in Jacksonville for over 40 years before retiring to White Springs. In his spare time Bobby enjoyed restoring old cars, building homes and was a master wood-worker. In 2005, Bobby was preceded in death by his first wife of 50 years, Amy Fouraker Claxton. Many years later, the Lord blessed Bobby with LaGette, a help-mate that would bring him much happiness in the remaining years of his life.
Bobby is remembered fondly as a gentle giant of a man, a faithful husband, loving father and grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in White Springs.
Survivors include his wife, LaGette Orton Claxton of White Springs; four daughters: Carol D. Richardson (Mark) of Payson, Utah, Pamela K. Lewis (Danny) of Live Oak, Julie A. Buchman (Bryan) of Orange Park and Kelly S. Lusby (Rick) of Aiken, S.C.; one brother, Eugene Claxton (Jenny) of Orange Park; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1308 Irvin Ave., SW, Live Oak, Fla. 32064. Interment followed at Evergreen Cemetery in Jasper.
The family received family and friends on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at Harry T. Reid Funeral Home in Jasper between the hours of 5-7 p.m.
Harry T. Reid Funeral Home in Jasper, Fla., was in charge of arrangements.
