Fred Harmon Saxon

Fred entered heaven on April 25, joining Jesus and many family members and friends. Born in Swainsboro, GA on October 22, 1944, to Minnie Louise Harmon and Fred Hawkins Saxon. He leaves behind, to cherish their life memories, his wife of 36 years Gail Saxon
Fred had several loves in his life, starting at the age of 12 with his first set of golf clubs he played golf every day after school. As a young man, he toured with the Put-put Golf association winning many tournaments. Fred played golf as often as possible, which showed in his being a "scratch" golfer in his younger days. After retirement he volunteered at the Seminole Golf Course. His last play was April 18.
His second love was Real Estate. After graduating from Swainsboro High School he went to Jacksonville, Florida to attend Massey College, receiving a diploma in Drafting. Starting his lifelong career in real estate, with Robert Angus & Associates Survey and Engineering Company, as head draftsman Writing legal descriptions and coordinating the Survey Crews in Jacksonville.
Fred then went to serve in the US Navy in Vietnam, served in the VA-85 squadron on the USS American and USS Constellation.
Upon his return to the states, he joined Charles Bassett and Associates Engineering and Survey Company. There he survived in Jacksonville, Florida, and the surrounding areas, including Amelia Island. He continued his career at Duval First Corp. as land acquisition and project manager for several DRIs including developments of residential and commercial. From Jacksonville to Pensacola and Lake County, Florida.
He joined the State of Florida as Land Acquisition purchasing land through the Preservation 2000 Program where he received many awards. Returning to private real estate with Turner Heritage as VP Land Acquisition, Land Development and Sales Manager in Tallahassee and Emerald Coast offices. He enjoyed over 50 diverse years in real estate.
Fred is survived by his wife Gail Saxon; stepson Clint Edwards (Tammy); step grandchildren Morgan Bozeman (Chase) and Caleb Kirkpatrick. Sisters-in-law Dee Fort and Joann Harrell. His adorable 2-year-old great-granddaughter Hadley Bozeman and many cousins and friends around the country.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Joe Saxon, brother-law Sam Hogan, and cousins and many close friends. He will truly be missed by many and loved by all.
The family will receive friends at 10:30 AM on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Morningside Church, 1560 Pedrick Road, followed by the service at 11:00. A reception will immediately follow the service at the church. A private inurnment will be held at Tallahassee National Cemetery with military honors.
Kelly Barber of Bevis Funeral Home (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com) is assisting the Saxon family with their arrangements.