Obituary – Dennis “Rick” Paxton – Benton, IL

Dennis ‘Rick” Paxton, 66, of Benton, IL, passed away September 21, 2015 at Franklin Hospital, in Benton.

Rick was born November 20, 1948 in St. Louis, MO, the son of Lindell Paxton and Lulubelle (Tucker) Paxton.

He was an Army veteran, serving in Vietnam. Rick was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, in Benton and the Benton Elks.

He married Thelma (Barber) Paxton on June 14, 1990 and she survives.

Also surviving is a daughter, Teresa Michele Totman, of Danville, KY; granddaughter Briar H. North’ one brother David Paxton, Hilton Head, SC and one sister Teresa ‘Terri’ Hallahan, Christopher, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, John “Micky” Paxton.

A memorial service will be held Friday, September 25, 2015 at 7 p.m. at Gilbert Funeral Home, in Christopher with the Rev. Naomi Edmonds officiating. Visitation will be on Friday, September 25, 2015 from 6 to 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Paxton Family and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Gilbert Funeral Home, in Christopher, IL is in charge of arrangements. For more information go to gilbertfuneralhomes.com.

 

 

 

 

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