Bobby Joe Claxton

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