In Memory Of
Van L. Thaxton
1942
2019
Van L. Thaxton
October 9, 1942 — July 26, 2019
Van L. Thaxton, 76, of Canton passed away Friday, July 26, 2019, at Belden Village Healthcare, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He was born on October 9, 1942, the son of Lee and Anna {Northrup} Thaxton, who preceded him in death, along with his siblings, Anna and Virgil.
He will be deeply missed by his wife of 56 years, Eva, sons Lee (Carol) and Terry (Kim) Thaxton, daughter Holly Reimer; grandchildren Leah (Randy), Marah, Sarah (Dave), Audrey, and Charlie; great-grandchildren Camden, Colton, Bryce and Brayden; brothers Albert and Mark Thaxton.
Van was a hard-shelled softie, who enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, baseball and bowling. He was a longtime Mason and member of the Tadmor Shrine. He loved spending time with his family and friends, and his antics will be missed dearly.
There will be calling hours and a celebration of Van's life on Thursday, August 15, 2019 from 4:00- 8:00 PM at Tadmor Shrine Center, 3000 Krebs Dr. Akron, OH 44319.
He will be deeply missed by his wife of 56 years, Eva, sons Lee (Carol) and Terry (Kim) Thaxton, daughter Holly Reimer; grandchildren Leah (Randy), Marah, Sarah (Dave), Audrey, and Charlie; great-grandchildren Camden, Colton, Bryce and Brayden; brothers Albert and Mark Thaxton.
Van was a hard-shelled softie, who enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, baseball and bowling. He was a longtime Mason and member of the Tadmor Shrine. He loved spending time with his family and friends, and his antics will be missed dearly.
There will be calling hours and a celebration of Van's life on Thursday, August 15, 2019 from 4:00- 8:00 PM at Tadmor Shrine Center, 3000 Krebs Dr. Akron, OH 44319.
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Thursday, August 15, 2019
4:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)
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