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Paris Paxton Obituary

Paris Russell Paxton, 80, of Bluffton SC and husband to Vickie L. Paxton for 23 years passed away October 19.  Born June 17, 1931 in Staten Island, NY, he was a proud Marine during the Korean conflict.  During that time he met his first wife Sarah Hall, who predeceased him due to complications from diabetes, and leaves behind a son Scott Paxton of Highlands, NC and daughters Melissa Posey of Royal Palm Beach, FL and Sarah Wilcox of Virginia Beach, VA.  In addition, his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He retired as a District Manager from Breuer Electric covering New England and the Maritimes in 1990 and joined Vickie in her property management business. In 1993 they moved to retired again to the Hilton Head area.  A private service was held Saturday in Highlands, for those that wish, a memorial donation may be made to the Diabetes Foundation.

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Published by The Island Packet from Oct. 28 to Nov. 28, 2011.

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Jennifer Frischen

November 13, 2011

Mrs.Paxton, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that we have very much enjoyed your old home at 3 Westfield Court. May God be with you at this time and hold you close.

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