William Cecil Axton

Mr. William Cecil Axton, age 86, a resident of Dierks, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2003 in the Dierks Nursing Center.

He was born on April 6, 1916 in Howard County to John and Betty Potts Axton. He was a farmer, worked at the Dierks Lumber Company for 22 years, and was a charter member of the Assembly of God Church in Dierks.

Mr. Axton was preceded in death by his first wife: Lola Lee Gilbert Axton and one brother: Lecil Axton.

He is survived by one daugher and son-in-law: Alma and Bill Frachiseur of Dierks; a granddaughter and grandson-in-law: Karen and Randall Allen of Dierks; a grandson and granddaughter-in-law: Patrick and Sarah Frachiseur of Dierks; two sisters: Oma James of Ft. Worth and Edna Axton of Dierks; four great-grandchildren: Kameron Allen, Kirby Allen, Trey Frachiseur and Peyton Frachiseur; a special niece: Patsy James of Ft. Worth; his wife: Lois Axton of Dierks; three step-children: Wanda, Mickey and Jean; and a number of other nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Axton will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 31, 2003 in the Assembly of God Church in Dierks with Rev. Henry Bateman and Rev. Bryan Peck officiating. Burial will follow in the Dierks Cemetery, under the direction of Wikerson Funeral Home in Dierks.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 30 at the funeral home in Dierks and Friday, Jan 31 at 1:00 p.m. at the church.

You may register on-line at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com