Burton Saxton

Burton "Sonny" Saxton III, age 67, of Toledo, passed away December 2, 2015 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Toledo. Sonny was born April 2, 1948 in Albany, GA to Burton and Eileen (Clarkson) Saxton. Sonny served his country honorably in the US Army in Vietnam. Sonny was married in 1966 to Sandra (Dills) until her passing in 2014 and he was employed with Baron Drawn Steel for more than 38 years retiring in 2005. Sonny was a charter member of VFW Post #2984.

In addition to his parents, Sonny was also preceded in death by his loving wife and his sister, Irene "Sue" Saxton. He is survived by his sons, Jerry (Jennifer) Saxton, Donald (Cheryl) Saxton, Jason (Angie) Saxton, Chester (Dolores) Saxton, 9 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, sister, Beverly McKiddy, brothers, Robert (Peggy) Saxton and Michael Saxton and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive guests on Monday, December 7, 2015 from 11:00a.m.- 1:00p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Rd. 419-473-0300 followed by Entombment at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park.

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