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Stephen Thaxton Obituary
Stephen Thaxton, 60, died April 26 at his home in Mayo after a one-and-a-half-year battle with cancer.
Steve was a well respected hair dresser who was last employed in Greenbelt. Steve loved travel, talking with his many friends and working in his flower gardens.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Judith M. Thaxton; brother, Michael Thaxton; nephew, Bradley Thaxton; and aunt, Margaret Williams.
The family expresses appreciation to the many healthcare providers at Anne Arundel County Medical Center in Annapolis and at the Hospice of the Chesapeake. A memorial service celebrating Steve's life is planned for the future. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 8424 Veterans Highway, Millersville, MD 21108.
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DALITTA ROTHSTEIN
April 22, 2023
Can't believe it's been 12 years and I'm still looking for a hair dresser as wonderful as you were, Steve. Hope you are having a wonderful time in your heavenly home.
Dalitta Rothstein
April 22, 2022
Oh how I remember Steve ! So many years he cut my hair. I have never had a hair dresser as good and I do miss him and remember all the wonderful talks we used to have. Hope you are havinbg fun up in heaven, Steve ! Bless you
Anne
May 28, 2011
God rest your soul, Steve and comfort your wife and relatives. Thank you for the many wonderful haircuts and for being so kind to my mum when she was getting her hair done by you. I moved out of the state and lost touch but someone e-mailed me and let me know.
Dalitta Rothstein
May 24, 2011
Judy, I just learned today about Steve's passing. I went to get my hair cut and Felecia told me. It was such a shock because I was thinking of him lately since he was on my list for June birthdays. We always had such fun when I went for my monthly haircuts and I know the last year and a half must have been very difficult for you. I've know Steve sincce he was about 20 and he will be missed. He was such a wonderful human being. All our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Klaus and Dalitta Rothstein
Heather Weber
May 20, 2011
Steve started cutting my hair probably 26 years ago when I was around 10 years old. He also cut my mother, aunts, cousins and my grandmother's hair. When my grandmother couldn't leave the house any longer due to her health, Steve would come to her to give her a cut and always put a smile on her face. He was a wonderful man and he will be missed.
Karen Moorman
May 20, 2011
I am sorry for your loss. Steve considered his clients as friends and knew all about our families. I met him for the first time in 1974 when he first cut my hair, and I never went to another stylist until his illness kept him from working. Even after he became ill, he called me at home to tell me what hair color brand and number he used on my hair and suggested that I have a new stylist contact him for instructions how to cut my hair. I considered him a friend, He was never at a loss for words...
Deborah McKemey
May 19, 2011
Steve became my hairdresser right after his Dad died. He probably cut my hair for a good 12 Years before I moved to Florida. I had no idea that he was ill. We had such fun talking about flowers and plants and Christmas houses on a monthly basis. I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed. ( Deb McKemey, Jacksonville, FL)
Margaret Moore
May 19, 2011
I haven't been to Steve for haircut since we moved away from the Greenbelt area, over 10 years ago, but he made a big impression on me.... I just loved sitting in his chair and listening to him talk.....he was soooo entertaining AND did wonderful things with my hair.....so sorry to hear of his death.
Alison Barrett
May 6, 2011
Judy, he was a wonderful man, full of life and laughter, and I know you'll miss him dearly. My deepest sympathy to you in this difficult time.
Melody Arrington
May 1, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Steve's death. I met him a long time ago, when he started Buck Lodge Jr. High in Adelphi. He was a good friend. I never knew him to be mean or rude to anyone. He always had that big smile on his face. 38 years of marriage is a tribute to you both. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers in the days to come. Melody Titus Arrington (Laurel, Md)
Rich Hoff
April 30, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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