William David Paxton Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

William David Paxton, 83 of New Castle went to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 28, 2012. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Mavis Paxton; daughter Katherine Marie; and 2 sisters Jane Kendall and Virginia Paxton. He is survived by two sons David L. Paxton and wife Cindy of New Castle and Mike Paxton of New Castle; 2 grandchildren Jessie Bostic and husband Eric of New Castle and Stevie Paxton and wife Taryn of Roanoke; 1 great-grandchild Landon Pierce Bostic; 4 brothers Michael Paxton and wife Betty of Boonesmill, Walton Paxton and wife Joy of New Castle, Bobby Paxton and wife Peggy of Salem, and Glenn Paxton of New Castle; 2 sisters Leona Filkins of Salem and Helen Cogsdale of Roanoke. Mr. Paxton served in the United States Air force from 1950-1954 and retired from General Electric after 33 years of service. He was an active member of the VFW Post #4491 and the New Castle Christian Church. He enjoyed many trips to Canada over the years with friends and family where he loved to fish and hunt. He was also an avid collector of genealogy and published three books. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, December 2, 2012 at Paitsel Funeral Home with Dr. Ernie Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery with military rites performed by VFW Post #4491. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Saturday, December 1, 2012.