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BRADENTON, Fla. - William Perce Paxton II, 81, of Bradenton, formerly of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away on Jan. 1, 2023, at his home in Bradenton after losing his battle with cancer.
Perce was a graduate of St Mary's Academy and Murray State University where he was a proud member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He received his Master's in Business from Emory University. He was the owner of SOTCO, Inc., formerly Southern Textile Machinery Company, a member of Paducah Jaycees, Paducah Rotary club and St Francis De Sales church. He was an avid lifetime boater.
Perce is survived by his wife of 58 years, Peggy Scott Paxton, daughter, Denise Perrin (Bill) of Paducah, Kentucky; son, William P. Paxton III (Allison) of Jupiter; daughter, Michelle Wilson (Jason) of Nicholasville, Kentucky; Grandchildren, Lauren Paxton (Brittney) of Lake Park; Dylan Thurman of Paducah, Kentucky; William P. Paxton IV of Winter Park; Matthew Paxton of the United States Marine Corps; Sloane Paxton-Dasher of Nicholasville, Kentucky; three step-granddaughters and three step great-grandchildren; and a brother, Tomas Adolph Paxton Jr. of Savannah, Georgia.
He was preceded in death by his parents Tomas Adolph Paxton and Carolyn (Betty) Paxton.
There will be no services.
The family requests any expressions of sympathy to be in the form of donations to his favorite causes Cassidy's Cause 6075 Clinton Rd, Paducah, KY, 42001; Kare for Kids, c/o Miriam Miller, 158 Mohawk Dr, Paducah, KY 42001; The McGangster's, c/o Jim Gatlin's TV, 203 N 8th St, Paducah, KY 42001.
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Denis Frankenberger
February 14, 2025
Sure miss my old college buddy! What a guy.
Denis Frankenberger
October 4, 2024
I had lost contact with my good friend, Perce Paxton who I went to college with, then became a customer who purchased CNC machines from my company Advance Machinery later in life. Just discovered his passing. One of the finest most & extraverted gentlemen I ever knew. Great memories.
Jeff & Donna Yates - North Port, FL
January 6, 2023
We are so shocked and sorry to her of Perce's passing. We lost contact over the years but always fondly recall his passion for boating. He was a fun guy.
James Almus Smith
January 4, 2023
I am so sorry to hear of Perce and his passing. My thoughts are with you, Peggy, and your family. God bless you. James Almus Smith
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