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Chad Paxson Obituary
Born in Clarke County, he was the son of Karen and Phillip Paxson of Bishop and the late Robin McDowell Paxson, Jr., and was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robin McDowell Paxson, Sr., and William D. and Frances Alton.
Chad was a 1993 graduate of Cedar Shoals High School and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Piedmont College. He taught for two years at Social Circle Middle School and was employed for the last six years at Hilsman Middle School where he taught sixth grade social studies. He coached various sports at Social Circle and Hilsman Middle Schools and was active in youth sports with his children. He also was a member of the Northeast Georgia Officials Association. Chad was a member of Briarwood Baptist Church and attended Watkinsville First Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, WEST with Dr. Rick Standard and Rev. Carlos Sibley officiating. Interment will be in Bostwick Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Brian Detweiler, Al Daniel, Jim Fitzgerald, Taylor Murray, Tyson Anderson and Diarra Mosley.
Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife, Jocelyn Brogdon Paxson; three children, Garrett Paxson, Ben Paxson and Lauren Paxson; sisters, Jennifer (Derek) Peters and their daughter, Anslee, Emily Paxson and Lindsey Paxson; grandmother, Martha Jo Paxson and mother-in-law, Brenda B. Mercer
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, November 8, 2011 from 5:00 until 8:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Chad Paxson Memorial Athletic Fund at Hilsman Middle School, 870 Gaines School Road, Athens, GA 30605.
Lord and Stephens, WEST, is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Chad Paxson
Corey Dillard
November 1, 2020
Well bro I finally graduated college with a bachelors and masters degree. You kept encouraging me and I did. I remarried also with a wonderful wife and a beautiful baby boy (4 boys all together ) My anniversary is the 4th of November. Bro I still miss you. You will forever be in my heart. Your kids have grown a lot. I’m so proud of them. Love you my Jaguar brother.
November 2, 2012
God bless you all
Terri Davison
November 16, 2011
Jocelyn & Family,
I had the pleasure of working with Chad at ARMC, & am just shocked and saddened by the news of his passing. You are all in my thoughts & prayers, and may God bless & bring you comfort during this very difficult time.
Steven Lynch
November 14, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of a good man. Chad was a good freind and teammate. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jean Hill
November 11, 2011
I only met Chad once when he was very young, but I knew his Aunt Karen very well. We worked together for years at the College of Pharmacy. You all have my deepest sympathy and you are in my prayers. Love Jean Hill.
Molly Fields Stovall
November 10, 2011
Jocelyn, Garrett, Ben and Lauren,
The past week has proven to be both, the hardest you'll ever face, and a testament to how loved and admired Chad was. He will be missed so very much! But, we'll see him again. I hope you, Chad's parents and sisters and Brenda are able to find peace in the coming months. We're always here for you. Love you all.
Molly, Rusty and family
Mandy Whitlow
November 10, 2011
Jocelyn
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is aching for you and the kids. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
Erin Lahey
November 10, 2011
Words can't describe how saddened I was to learn of Chad's passing. He had so much to offer this world and did so everyday. The smile on Chad's face is just like it was when he was a student at Hilsman. My thoughts have been with Jocelyn, the children and the rest of the Paxson family, especially today as I am sure a huge crowd gathered to say goodbye. May everyone be as blessed as we are to have known a person as upstanding and truly just a great guy as Chad was and is. I know he will be watching over those of us who are saddened and he will have a huge smile as he watches his beautiful children continue to grow to be wonderful people just like him.
Michael Hanson
November 9, 2011
A truly great person, who treated everyone with love and respect. You will be missed.
Kathy Shaw
November 9, 2011
I did not know Chad, but worked with his mom, Karen, at St Mary's for many years. Our sons were close in age and we used to exchange stories about them. I was so shocked and saddened to hear about this great loss. He sounds like a wonderful young man who was loved by many and gave much of himself to make a difference in the lives of his students. I know you are proud of him for all he did in his short life. I hope reading all these wonderful things about Chad, especially from his students, gives you solace during this sad time. I can only imagine what it must be like to lose a precious son. In love and peace, I send my sincere sympathy to your family and loved ones.
Vivie Isham
November 9, 2011
R.I.P Chad Paxson. I'll remember you forever! You always had faith in your students and I know that you would want us to keep doing our best in school, even though your not there. I miss you!
Terinesha Wise
November 9, 2011
R.i.p Mr.paxson miss you
chris gresham
November 8, 2011
My sympathy goes out to the family. Mr. Paxson you are one of my best teacher and always care for me and believed in me miss you chad paxson r.i.p never forgotten god bless
amari baughns
November 8, 2011
we love him to the fullest
Margaret
November 8, 2011
I LOVE MR> PAXSON 4EVER!!!!
Margaret
November 8, 2011
One of my 6th grade teachers and i loved him and realized i loved him even more after he was gone. -
Isis Mccloud
November 8, 2011
I love you ! you were going to be my best teacher ! i will all ways miss you and have you in my prayers .... R.I.P
-you're student Isis Mccloud <3
November 8, 2011
Jocelyn and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
GOD BLESS YOU.
Our love and sympathy,
Georgia cousins,
Marilyn, Gene and Scott Sellars
Sue Ann and Sean Holland
November 8, 2011
Chad we will miss you so much! You were such a light in this world and its hard to imagine it without you in it! And Jocelyn, we love you so much and hope we can help at least a little to carry this burden with you. May God bless you and your family.
Linda & David Labbo
November 8, 2011
Our lives are changed forever when we lose a loved one, but we take comfort in knowing we will see them again one day. Our prayers are with you.
Utevia Tolbert
November 8, 2011
Chad was a wonderful guy. His smile and words or encouragement will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Rest in peace Chad.
Ed Pollock
November 8, 2011
Jocelyn and Family,
I pray that God will comfort you now as you mourn Chad's untimely loss. Chad was a wonderful man. I was always blessed by the opportunity to work with him at a Football or Baseball games. My deepest sympathy to you, your children, and the entire family.
God Bless you all!
Nikki Pittman
November 8, 2011
JP, Emily, Lindsey, Karen, Phil, Jocelyn & kids - I am so sorry your wonderful family has to endure the loss of such a great man. I pray that God will hold each of you tight. Sending you lots of prayers & love!
Thomas Swilley
November 8, 2011
Even though it was only middle school, I will never forget those practices after school. The sound of your whistle for breaks and the smile on your face that felt like it was there almost every minute of every hour. I will never forget the roughhousing we did in the hall way just because life with you was always fun. I will never forget the way you taught and joked around about history. But most of all I will never forget the feeling of the fact that when I was on that field you felt like a second father to me. You will always be in my heart Coach. Every single game I play from here on out will all be for you. Love you
Thomas Swilley
Rhett & Andrea Burruss
November 8, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Paxon family in this trying time. Chad will be greatly missed. His easy going and contagious smile was ever present. May the good Lord bless and comfort you now and in the coming days
Jason Nickelsen
November 8, 2011
My heart goes out to Chad's family. I graduated with Chad at Cedar Shoals. Although we were not close friends, I do remember him as a kind hearted individual. You and your family are in my prayers.
Jason Green
November 8, 2011
Mr. Paxson was one of my favorite teachers ever. He was one of the nicest teachers I have ever had and he was the last teacher to give me paw bucks. I will miss him very much and I pray that God keeps his family safe.
Freda Hunter
November 7, 2011
Offering my deepest condolences to the Paxson Family. Mr. Paxson was a wonderful teacher and my daughter is truly saddened by his passing. We will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers.
Chasite Banks
November 7, 2011
To the family of Mr.Paxson,
even though I wasn't in his class,he touched my life in many ways,which made him a great teacher.He will be truly missed.
justice bradford
November 7, 2011
i will miss coach paxon r.i.p
Hali Hollars
November 7, 2011
Mr. Paxson always had a smile on his face when i saw him and he always wanted me to have one to so he cheered me up if i didn't have one.
Miss ya, see ya oneday! <3
DeAna Oglesby
November 7, 2011
I cant belive he is gone he was the best teacher i had in 7th grade for ELT we will all miss you very much Mr.Paxson De'Ana Oglesby 2008-2009 student
Alice Lund
November 7, 2011
Chad's glowing smile and contagious laugh will always be remembered. No doubt will they be seen and heard through Garrett, Ben and Lauren. Jocelyn and family, I'm thinking of you all and will be praying that God will continue to give you strength that I've already witnessed.
Kong Heu
November 7, 2011
My friend, I will miss seeing you everyday at Hilsman. You always smiled and never let anything bother you. I'll miss hearing, "Heu, come here." May our Lord Jesus watch over your 3 kids and your wife. You are a kind and gentle soul. I won't forget you, heaven called you home.
amari baughns
November 7, 2011
i miss my teacher so much i love him to death i thought he was just playing with me at frist but he was for real i will always keep him in my dreams forever from amari baughns
Heather Bailey
November 7, 2011
My daughter was devastated to hear of his passing..she had him last year in Social Studies and he was and STILL is her favorite teacher! He TRUELY cared for his students and it showed in his actions. He helped us get thru her 6th grade yr and we will never forget him. Your family is in our prayers. Heather, Kenny & Tyra Bailey
November 7, 2011
HE WILL BE TRULEY MISSED.. HE TAUGHT MY DAUGHTER (ASYA PORTER).GOD BLESSINGS TO U & YOUR FAMILY....TERRI wILLINGHAM
Stacy Farmer
November 7, 2011
While I never had the privilege to know Chad. Mrs. Martha Jo Paxson has made such an impact on my life, I can just imagine that her grandson has touched many lives as well. My prayers are with you, while God has taken another angel home.
Hal Wilson
November 7, 2011
I am very sorry to hear of Chad's passing. Your family will be covered in prayer during this difficult time.
Brandy Payne -Smith
November 7, 2011
Jocelyn,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Angie Durham
November 7, 2011
JP, Derek, Emily, Lindsay, Karen, Phil and Jocelyn-
Chad will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him! My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please let Clay and I know if you need anything! Love you all!
Jeff Pulliam
November 7, 2011
Jocelyn and family, we are devestated by the news of Chad's death. We have prayed for each of you and will continue to do so. May God grant you His presence.
Blessings,
Jeff and Karla Pulliam and Family
Billy and Julie Phillips
November 7, 2011
Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. The Paxson family are very special to us and we know that Chad will be missed deeply. Comfort and blessing to you all.
Jerica Brown
November 7, 2011
i cant believe he's gone he was the best social studies teacher i had we will all miss you so very much mr. paxson_ Jerica Brown_2005-2006 student
Lea Martin
November 7, 2011
Jocelyn,
Words can not express the sadness in my heart for you, Garrett, Ben, and Lauren. I'm so glad that we were blessed with the opportunity to get to know you all this past baseball season. You never know just how precious life can be. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Stacy & Lee Angel Black
November 7, 2011
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. God Bless!
Kay Smith
November 7, 2011
Thoughts and prayers to the family during
this very difficult time.
Kay Smith
November 7, 2011
Chad was an incredible role model for us all. He connected with so many children and made a difference in their lives on a daily basis. He was a very special teacher and truly loved by his students. His loss is devastating to the Hilsman family and words are not adequate to describe the loss for his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hilsman family, his wife, children and all those touched by his death.
Caroline Kelly, Connor Isham and Vivie Isham
November 7, 2011
Jocelyn,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Deidra Herndon Jones
Nancy Nunn
November 7, 2011
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Ray and Nancy Nunn Bostwick, GA
Tyronesha Davis
November 7, 2011
Im Sorry For The Lost Mr.Paxson Was My Favorite Teacher And Always Will And He always Going To be In My Heart
Sonya Brown and Family
November 7, 2011
Glad we got the opportunity to know Mr. Paxson. He taught my son(Tevian Bonds) at HMS. He was truly a wonderful person/teacher, and will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Jennifer Halen
November 7, 2011
I taught with Chad at Hilsman a few years ago. I am so sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed by all. My prayers will be with you.
Corey Dillard
November 7, 2011
Man it was an honor to go to war with you on the gridiron every Friday night. I am still hurting about this and still in total shock. Until we meet again my friend. Cakedaddy aka Corey Dillard
Michael Palmer
November 7, 2011
It was an honor to have officiated football with Chad. My deepest condolences. Chad will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Jeff, Joy & Jared Lester
November 7, 2011
Jocelyn and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Karen James
November 7, 2011
I was so sadden to hear this news. Jocelyn,
We are praying for you.
November 7, 2011
I'm so sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with Chad's family. The Powell's, Pat, Alex, and Stephanie.
Kim Eberhart
November 7, 2011
Praying for peace for your family that surpasses all earthly understanding.
November 7, 2011
All who knew Chad will carry a wonderful memory of him in their hearts.
The Denney Family- Wilson, Nancy, Courtney and Austin
Gary Lee
November 7, 2011
Jocelyn,
I know words can't express the sorrow and hurt that you and your family are going through right now, but please know that Chad was truly loved by each and every one who had the honor to meet him. For me personally, it was more that just officiating a ball game with him, it was getting to know him as a Christian, and one who truly loved his family. God Bless you and extended family.
November 7, 2011
Jocelyn and Family,
Russ and I are so sorry about Chad's passing and want to tell you that ya'll are in our thoughts and prayers. You never saw Chad unless he had that bright pretty smile, he was such a sweet guy, and will be missed by all. We love ya'll very much.
Love,
Russ and Pam Hughes
John and Gina Shealy
November 7, 2011
Jocelyn,
Our hearts and prayers are with you and your sweet family. Chad was a wonderful young man...and he loved his family. What a great example for your children.
Gwen Settle
November 7, 2011
It was an honor to have taught with Chad. My deepest condolences. Chad gave so much to the Hilsman community and will be greatly missed.
Cami Fowler-Clark
November 7, 2011
Jocelyn and Family, you are in our prayers at this difficult time.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes West Chapel
November 7, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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