Stephen Saxon Obituary
Stephen was married to Brenda Miller Saxon for 63 years. He is survived by Brenda and one son, Benjamin D. Saxon (Pamela) of Orlando, Florida.
After receiving his Phd in mathematics from Florida State University he and Brenda moved to Gainesville to begin his 35 year career with UF as a math professor. He had a long-lived international presence and was elected to the Royal Spanish Academy of Sciences.
Dr. Saxon was an internationally recognized bass-baritone soloing in four continents and in national telecasts. His performances included twenty-five solo appearances at the Kennedy Center, Washington D.C.
Stephen's family would like to thank Haven Hospice for making his last hours of life beautiful and comfortable. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Haven Hospice, Gainesville, Florida.
Crevasse's Simple Cremation is honored to serve the Saxon family.
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SUBIMAN KUNDU
February 4, 2026
Prof. Stephen A. Saxon was an excellent functional analyst. I will miss badly his expertise in functional analysis. I learnt a lot of functional analysis from him. Prof Saxon, RIP.
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Laura
January 25, 2026
Dr. Saxon was occasionally a guest soloist at my church and I was once privileged to perform with him on stage when he portrayed Sir Roderic Murgatroyd in Melrose Music Theatre's production of Ruddigore in the mid-1980s. His rendition of "When the night wind howls" remains unforgettable. He was a remarkable presence on stage and in real life. Fair wind and following seas, sir.
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