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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Richard T. Paxton
Richard T.
Paxton
July 24, 1935 – August 3, 2009
Richard T. Paxton's Obituary
Richard T. Paxton, 74, died August 3, 2009 at Thomas Memorial Hospital of a massive heart attack.
Richard was born in Clay County on July 24, 1935, the only child of Gilmer and Thelma Paxton who preceded him in death. His first wife, Mildred also preceded him in death.
Richard had many business interests throughout the years. He was owner of Mountain State Vending and has turned that business over to his son, James. He was involved with the West Virginia State Video Lottery for many years and was currently involved with a new enterprise, R & S ATM Service.
Richard was a Christian and had rededicated himself to the Lord on July 29, 2007. He attended Dunbar Mountain Mission. He was a member of the American Trap Shooters Association where he and Mildred were winners in all classifications. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, but most of all had a great love of family.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Stone Paxton, who shared each new adventure with him, sons, James Paxton and his wife, Joann of Charleston and Richard D. Paxton of Charleston; daughter, Diane Boso and her husband, Bill of Dunbar. He is also survived by stepson, Michael Stone of Charleston; stepdaughters, Nicole King and her husband, Jeff of St. Albans and Kelly Stone of Philadelphia, PA. Richard had 8 grandchildren, Dennis, Robert, Daniel, Kristin, Amber, Rebecca and Angie and the new love of his life, Ava Cathryn and 7 great-grandchildren, Brandon, Rachel, Krissy, Destiny, Jada, Alexis and Katilyn.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, August 7, at Dunbar Mountain Mission, with the Rev. James Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, August 6, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, and one prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Dr. Charleston, WV 25311.
The family would also like to give a special thanks to the kind, compassionate care Richard received at Thomas Memorial Emergency room.
Richard was born in Clay County on July 24, 1935, the only child of Gilmer and Thelma Paxton who preceded him in death. His first wife, Mildred also preceded him in death.
Richard had many business interests throughout the years. He was owner of Mountain State Vending and has turned that business over to his son, James. He was involved with the West Virginia State Video Lottery for many years and was currently involved with a new enterprise, R & S ATM Service.
Richard was a Christian and had rededicated himself to the Lord on July 29, 2007. He attended Dunbar Mountain Mission. He was a member of the American Trap Shooters Association where he and Mildred were winners in all classifications. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, but most of all had a great love of family.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Stone Paxton, who shared each new adventure with him, sons, James Paxton and his wife, Joann of Charleston and Richard D. Paxton of Charleston; daughter, Diane Boso and her husband, Bill of Dunbar. He is also survived by stepson, Michael Stone of Charleston; stepdaughters, Nicole King and her husband, Jeff of St. Albans and Kelly Stone of Philadelphia, PA. Richard had 8 grandchildren, Dennis, Robert, Daniel, Kristin, Amber, Rebecca and Angie and the new love of his life, Ava Cathryn and 7 great-grandchildren, Brandon, Rachel, Krissy, Destiny, Jada, Alexis and Katilyn.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, August 7, at Dunbar Mountain Mission, with the Rev. James Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, August 6, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, and one prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Dr. Charleston, WV 25311.
The family would also like to give a special thanks to the kind, compassionate care Richard received at Thomas Memorial Emergency room.
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