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David Waxton Obituary
David L. Waxton, Sr., age 79 of Gary, IN passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at Regency Hospital in East Chicago. Survivors include his wife, Willie B. Waxton; two sons: David L (Roddretta) Waxton, Jr. of Merrillville, Derrick Waxton of Bolingbrook, IL; two daughters, Clarissa Waxton of Cypress, TX and Marie Waxton of Bolingbrook, IL; four grandchildren; one sister, Myrtle Moore of Milwaukee, WI; son-in-law, Kenneth Sands of Bolingbrook, IL and a host of nieces , nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by daughter, Cheryl Sands; parents, Will and Dannie Mae Waxton. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 23, 2009 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark AME Zion Church, 4200 Alder St. East Chicago, IN with Rev. George W.C. Walker officiating. Interment, Oak Hill Cemetery, Gary. Visitation will be Sunday, March 22, 2009, Hinton & Williams Funeral Home, 4859 Alexander Avenue, East Chicago, IN from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Mr. Waxton was retired from GATX.
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BERNICE BRADLEY
March 23, 2009
DAVID AND FAMILY,
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MAY GOD'S ABUNDANT GRACE AND COMPASSION COMFORT YOU DURING THIS PRESENT TIME
Pastor Raymond Dix Jr.
March 22, 2009
Dear David and Rodretta, please know that I, along with my wife and our church will be praying for you during this time and going forward. May the Holy Spirit bring comfort to your hearts.
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