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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Larry Thomas
Buxton
Jun 12, 1950 — May 19, 2010
Obituary
Larry Thomas Buxton son of Ila Mae Yates Buxton Romine and Elmer Buxton was born in Ellington, Missouri, on June 12, 1950. He departed this life at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, on May 19, 2010, having attained the age of 59 years, 11 months and seven days.
On March 2, 1991 in Naples, Florida, Larry was united in marriage to Carolyn Sue Losh and to this loving union one daughter was born. He graduated from Southern Reynolds Co. R-2 in 1968. Larry worked for the City of Ellington for 19 years, and later worked for Briggs and Stratton in Poplar Bluff. Larry was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, having served his country for seven years, nine months and 11 days. Larry was a member of the Ellington First Baptist Church and was baptized on February 15, 2004 and he was a former member of the Ellington V.F.W. His hobbies included playing golf, deer hunting, watching football and Westerns. Larry was a NASCAR fan and he enjoyed working crossword puzzles in the Sunday morning paper. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.
Larry is survived by his wife, Carolyn Buxton of Ellington, his father and step-mother, Elmer and Helen Buxton of Ellington, his mother and step-father, Ila Mae and Carl Romine of Poplar Bluff, two daughters, Brittany Buxton of Ellington, Krista Rush and husband, Mike of Steele, MO, three grandchildren, Leigha, Madison and Justin, two brothers, Randy Buxton and wife Stevie of Ellington, Ricky Buxton and wife Ranae of Republic, MO, three sisters, Judy Santhuff and husband Eddie of Republic, MO, Cathy Gibson and husband Newman of Kodak, TN, and Angie Sutton of Arnold, MO. Larry will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Thurs. 5 to 8 P.M.
Funeral Services: Friday, May 21, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. Ellington First Baptist Church
Minister: Pastor Jim Stewart
Pallbearers: Lee Losh, John Judd, Pat Thomas, Andy Buckner, Chris Santhuff, Clint Santhuff and Clay Sutton.
Honorary Pallbearer: Cole Buxton, Dilon and Dalton Buckner, Ryann Clanney.
Special Music: Tammy Tucker, Jimmy Hill, Kenny Albert, Roberta Cook and Warren Dement.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: American Cancer Society or the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital
On March 2, 1991 in Naples, Florida, Larry was united in marriage to Carolyn Sue Losh and to this loving union one daughter was born. He graduated from Southern Reynolds Co. R-2 in 1968. Larry worked for the City of Ellington for 19 years, and later worked for Briggs and Stratton in Poplar Bluff. Larry was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, having served his country for seven years, nine months and 11 days. Larry was a member of the Ellington First Baptist Church and was baptized on February 15, 2004 and he was a former member of the Ellington V.F.W. His hobbies included playing golf, deer hunting, watching football and Westerns. Larry was a NASCAR fan and he enjoyed working crossword puzzles in the Sunday morning paper. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.
Larry is survived by his wife, Carolyn Buxton of Ellington, his father and step-mother, Elmer and Helen Buxton of Ellington, his mother and step-father, Ila Mae and Carl Romine of Poplar Bluff, two daughters, Brittany Buxton of Ellington, Krista Rush and husband, Mike of Steele, MO, three grandchildren, Leigha, Madison and Justin, two brothers, Randy Buxton and wife Stevie of Ellington, Ricky Buxton and wife Ranae of Republic, MO, three sisters, Judy Santhuff and husband Eddie of Republic, MO, Cathy Gibson and husband Newman of Kodak, TN, and Angie Sutton of Arnold, MO. Larry will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Thurs. 5 to 8 P.M.
Funeral Services: Friday, May 21, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. Ellington First Baptist Church
Minister: Pastor Jim Stewart
Pallbearers: Lee Losh, John Judd, Pat Thomas, Andy Buckner, Chris Santhuff, Clint Santhuff and Clay Sutton.
Honorary Pallbearer: Cole Buxton, Dilon and Dalton Buckner, Ryann Clanney.
Special Music: Tammy Tucker, Jimmy Hill, Kenny Albert, Roberta Cook and Warren Dement.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: American Cancer Society or the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital
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