James (Jim) David Paxton, 58, Arma, died unexpectedly on Friday, Oct. 23, 2015 at the Girard Medical Center Emergency Room.
He was born May 31, 1957, in Iola, the son of Dee and Janie (Walker) Paxton. He was a graduate of Iola High School and attended Pittsburg State University. Jim had been a resident of the Crawford County Community area since 1986.
Jim married Sandy Solon on Oct. 27, 1979 in Iola; she survives at the home.
Jim was employed at Castagno Oil Company where he formed many friends within the community.
Jim was the heart of his family. He was comical relief, a shoulder to lean on, a good firm hug, a patient ear, helping hand, proud father, and playful Grandpa. He could lift anyone’s spirit with his ornery grin. Jim was a dedicated Royals fan and an avid history buff. He also had an immense love for all types of music.
Survivors include his wife Sandy; two daughters, Jenny Guilfoyle and husband Tim, Fort Scott, and Sara Hutchison and husband Jeremy, Stark; his mother, Janie Paxton, Garnett; three sisters, Cathy Spangler, Garnett, Deeann Schutte, Litchfield, Minn., and Susan Powers, Pittsburg; six grandchildren, Addisyn, Holden and Gabriel Guilfoyle and Brooklyn, Boston and Bixby Hutchison; and his three beloved English Bulldogs, Courtney, GiGi and Tucker. He was preceded in death by his father and a nephew, Andrew Head.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in Pittsburg, with the Rev. George Powers officiating. Burial and graveside rites will be at 2:30 p.m. at Highland Cemetery in Iola.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home, where friends may call after 3 p.m.
Per Jim’s wishes the casket will remain closed. Condolences can be sent to www.bathnaylor.com
Memorial contributions can be made to Holden’s Hope in lieu of flowers. Memorials may be brought by or mailed to the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home, 522 S. Broadway, Pittsburg, KS 66762.
Jim Paxton
