SAXTON, Robert K. (Skip)
Robert K. (Skip) Saxton, 79 of Elberta, AL passed away in his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, (July 31, 2013). Robert was born February 23, 1934 in Hartford, CT, son of Robert and Irene Saxton. Robert graduated from Ellsworth High in 1952, retired from United Technology in 1995 after 39 years of service, member of Warehouse Point Fire Dept. with 40 years of service, a lifetime member of the Broad Brook Fishing Club and 45 year Mason Lodge #28. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Gail Saxton, two sons, Allan R. Saxton of Enfield, CT, and Richard A. (Teresa) Saxton of McLoth, KS, one daughter, Lynn A. (Robert) Bull of Foley, AL, grandchildren, Jennifer, Adam, Ryan, Robert, Megan and Melody and two great grandchildren, Andrea and Noah, sister in law, June Sargent of East Windsor, CT, and hunting friend, James Radawitz of Somers, CT.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Lung Association 8150 Brookriver Dr. Suite 5102, Dallas, TX 75247 Arrangements by Mack Funeral Home HWY 59 Robertsdale, AL 36567 www.mackfuneral.com
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Spike Daniel
August 19, 2013
Please accept my condolences. The entire Saxton family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob Scully
August 19, 2013
Please accept my deepest condolences. Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers.
jJames Radziewicz
August 17, 2013
I lost a very good friend and hunting partner for over 40 years together. Skip was like a older brother to me and help me with a lot thing. We work together at PW and played fishing, Gosse hunting and deer hunting.
Good hunting and some day we will be together hunting again--GOD BLESS YOU SHIP
GILES D'ORVILLIERS
August 4, 2013
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE SAXTON FAMILY ON BOB'S PASSING. I ALWAYS ENJOYED WORKING WITH HIM AT P&W.
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