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Edward Saxby Obituary
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SAXBY, Col. Edward Colonel Edward Stanley Saxby, a distinguished retired U.S. Army Officer, passed away Saturday morning, October 17, 2009, in Atlanta, Georgia. He was 85. He will be remembered for his love of family and service to his country. COL Saxby was born in Richmond, Virginia on January 27, 1924. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1945. COL Saxby retired from the U. S. Army after 28 years of service as an Infantry Colonel. He was a proud veteran of the Korean War. He played for the 1944 Army football team that won the National Championship. COL Saxby was preceded in death by his loving wife, Shirley Schuyler Saxby, parents, Harold Albert and Dora Whitlock Saxby and his brother, Ryland A. Saxby. He is survived by his children and their spouses; Christine Cartagena (Luis) of Midland, GA, Edward Schuyler Saxby (Barbara) of Jonesboro, GA, Anne Saxby Harter of Clayton, NC and Hal Saxby (Tracey) of Columbia, SC. He was a proud grandfather of ten grandchildren, Michele Cartagena, Shannon Saxby Smith (Isaac), Ryan Schuyler Saxby (Amy), Patrick Edward Saxby, Kevin Arthur Saxby, Cortlandt William Harter, Virginia Brieanne Harter, Allison Kathleen Saxby, Kelly Ann Saxby, Haley Michele Saxby; and one great grandchild, Schuyler Allison Smith. Funeral services will be held, Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 1:30 PM at the United States Military Academy at West Point in the Old Cadet Chapel. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 29, 2009 from 11 AM - 1 PM at William Hogan Funeral Home, 135 Main Street, Highland Falls, NY, 10928, phone: 845-446-2868. Interment will take place at West Point Military Academy Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to: The Army "A" Club, in memory of Edward S. Saxby, Class of 1945, West Point AOG, 698 Mills Road, Gift Processing, West Point, NY 10996. Ford-Stewart Funeral Home, Inc., Jonesboro, GA. 770-210-2700. www.fordstewartfuneralhome.com
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Judy Franze Tewey
November 8, 2009
Anne,
My deepest sympathy is sent to you and your family for your loss of your father. It has been a very long time since we have been in contact but you and your family are never forgotten.
October 27, 2009
Hal, Tracey, Allison, Kelly and Haley:
Please know that you are in our thoughts and our prayers during this time of sorrow. We love you all and hope you take comfort in knowing that he is now reunited with your mother. May happy memories of both of them help you through this time.
Love, Janice & Bill
Rosanna Gaskin
October 26, 2009
I extend my deepest sympathy to the family. My father, who passed 6 years ago, also devoted his life to military service. Take comfort in knowing that Jesus Christ promised a wonderful resurrection hope for Edward and my father. (John 5:28,29) At that time there will be an abundance of peace among mankind.(Psalm 37:11)
With warm regard,
October 26, 2009
Hal, Tracey, Allison, Kelly and Haley,
We are holding each of you as well as the entire Saxby family in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. May you find comfort in precious memories.
We love you,
David, Jennifer and Maryn
Casey edon
October 26, 2009
Dear Saxby family,
My heartfelt condolences go out to all of you during this very difficult time. I hope that the scriptures can be a source of comfort for you. Psalms 34:18,19, and Psalms 37:9,10
Portia Sharpe (Psalm 46:1)
October 26, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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