Arthur Saxon Obituary
Mr. Arthur 'Leon' Saxon, 88, of Lexington Highway, Elberton, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at his residence.
Leon was born in the Goosepond Community of Oglethorpe County on March 21, 1937, son of the late J.C. Saxon and Blanche Ophelia Smith Saxon. He worked in pulpwood for many years and was the owner/operator of Leon Saxon Granite. Leon's favorite past time was telling stories of days gone by.
He is survived by his sons: Randy Saxon and his wife Lynn of Dewy Rose and Gary Saxon of Elberton; grandson, who was the light of his life, Drew Saxon, of Dewy Rose; granddaughter, Ashley Maxwell of Arnoldsville; and his best friend, Charles "Mountain Man" Williams of Oglethorpe County.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Larry Saxon.
The family will receive friends on Friday, December 19, from 12:30p.m. until 1:45p.m. at Berry Funeral Home. Funeral services, officiated by the Rev. Paul Creason, will follow at 2:00p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park.
Flowers are accepted, and contributions may be made in his memory to Friends Helping Friends Club, Inc., 1027 Micliff Way, Elberton, GA 30635, or to Shriner's Children's Hospital, 50 W Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.
The family wishes to extend their sincerest appreciation to his caregiver, Jenny Yeargin, and his nephew, Steven Saxon, for their compassionate care. Thanks is also extended to Miranda and the Gentiva Hospice Staff for their services.
Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at berryfh.com.
Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is respectfully in charge of arrangements for Mr. Arthur 'Leon' Saxon.
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1265 Washington Hwy, Elberton, GA 30635
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