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Fred Thaxton Obituary

Fred H. Thaxton -ROBERTA - Fred H. Thaxton, 85, died Monday, November 29, 2010. Graveside services will be held at 11A.M. on Thursday, December 2, 2010, in Roberta City Cemetery with Rev. Winfred Huff officiating. Family will greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 1, 2010, at Rooks Funeral Home in Fort Valley. -Born in Spaulding County to the late Paul Ellis and Ruth Patrick Thaxton, Mr. Thaxton was the former owner of Middle Georgia Fence Company and United Fence Company. He served in the Army Air Corp during World War II and was a member of Pleasant Hill Congregational Christian Church. He is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Ora Easler Thaxton. -Survivors include their children, Lynn and Dick Hartman of Macon and Sammy and Deana Thaxton of Warner Robins; grandchildren, Angela and Michael DellaDonna, Nicole and Edward Gleaton, Andrew and Amy Hartman, Ken Thaxton and Alexis Thaxton; great-grandchildren, Ava DellaDonna, Cuyler DellaDonna, Jackson Gleaton and Abby Gleaton; sister, Vivian Rayburn and husband George of Roberta and sister-in-law, Aurie Thaxton of Roberta. -Donations may be made to Hospice of Central Georgia, 6261 Peake Road, Macon,Georgia 31210. -Rooks Funeral Home in Fort Valley is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Telegraph on Dec. 1, 2010.

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Ray Aylor & Family

December 2, 2010

May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.

Liz Walton Bonnie Jones

December 2, 2010

Sorry for your lose,Pop will be missed,We loved him dearly.

Rozine Bickel

December 2, 2010

Lynn,
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Fred's death. He and Mrs. Ora were always so nice and hugged me when we saw one another. Know that you and your family are in my prayers during this sad time.

Robert Spainhour

December 1, 2010

Sammy, sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I didn't know him well, but when we built the Southern Conc. Plant in Byron, he put up our fence. You've made him proud, so continue to carry on the family name proudly.

Kathy Willoughby

December 1, 2010

Lynn,Sammy &Family So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with ya'll at this time. I thought the world of Mama Ora & Papa Fred they were so good to me. They are both in a better place & they are together. God Bless you and all the family.

December 1, 2010

We will surely miss Uncle Fred. May God bless the entire family.

Rhonda and Tommy Henson

Flo Williams

December 1, 2010

Vivian & Family, I am so sorry to hear about Fred. May God bless you and all the family.

Glenn,Teresa and Darrin Averett

December 1, 2010

So sorry for your loss.Loved Pop dearly,may he forever "Rest in Peace".

Debbie Sanders Grabanski

December 1, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. I thought the world of Mr. Fred. My prayers will be with you all.
Debbie Sanders Grabanski

Melody Knight

December 1, 2010

I am so sorry for your lost. Uncle Fred was like family to me and he will be missed so much. He was a wonderful person, My Prayers are with all of you at this time of Sorrow.

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