James R. "Jim" Paxton Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Feb. 15, 1923 - March 19, 2014 James R. "Jim" Paxton , 91, Silver Lake, passed away at 10:06 p.m. Wednesday, March 19 at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. He was born on Feb. 15, 1923, in Talma the son of Russell and Jessie (Landis) Paxton. On June 14, 1941, in Warsaw he married Katherine Snyder Paxton and she survives. Jim was as a farmer for many years. Not only did he farm, he was a delivery truck driver for Sonoco Products Company, Akron. He served his country in World War II in the U.S. Navy. Jim was a lifelong resident of the Akron and Silver Lake areas. He was a longtime member of the Silver Creek Church of God, Silver Lake, where he was very faithful. He enjoyed the land not only as a farmer but as a gardener. Survivors include his wife, Katherine Paxton, Silver Lake; a son, Phil and wife Suzy, Sevierville, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Brent and wife Lisa Paxton, Lichelle and husband Josh Parker and Kevin and wife Brittany Paxton; three brothers, Ed Paxton, Bud and wife Phyllis Paxton and Larry and wife Pat Paxton, all Rochester; eight great-grandchildren; and three step great-grandchildren. Jim was preceded in death by five sisters, Neva, Charlotte, Edna, Bonnie and Freda; and his brother Harold. Visitation is from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, March 23, 2014, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Funeral service is at 11 a.m. Monday March 24, 2014, at the Silver Creek Church of God, 6504 W. 1300 South, Silver Lake with Pastor Tom Craig officiating. Burial is in the Silver Creek Cemetery, Silver Lake. A graveside military service is provided by the Fulton County Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to Kosciusko County Hospice. Share a memory or send an online condolences at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.

James R. "Jim" Paxton

February 15, 1923 - March 19, 2014