Henry W. Saxton, 54, of Granville Summit passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at home as a result of an accident.
Henry was born April 6, 1963 in Troy the son of Kay Helen (Kennedy) Saxton and the late Stanley C. Saxton.
Henry was a graduate of the Troy High School Class of 1981 and attended Williamsport Community College. He and the former Lori A. Lowry were married on September 15, 1990 and celebrated 26 years together.
Henry was a lifelong farmer and steward of the land. He operated his Holstein Dairy Farm in Granville Summit and enjoyed planting and harvesting his crops. He was currently the Granville Town Supervisor and in his spare time enjoyed reading historical non-fiction, snowmobiling and he devoted his life to his family and farm.
Henry was born April 6, 1963 in Troy the son of Kay Helen (Kennedy) Saxton and the late Stanley C. Saxton.
Henry was a graduate of the Troy High School Class of 1981 and attended Williamsport Community College. He and the former Lori A. Lowry were married on September 15, 1990 and celebrated 26 years together.
Henry was a lifelong farmer and steward of the land. He operated his Holstein Dairy Farm in Granville Summit and enjoyed planting and harvesting his crops. He was currently the Granville Town Supervisor and in his spare time enjoyed reading historical non-fiction, snowmobiling and he devoted his life to his family and farm.
Survivors include his loving wife Lori A. Saxton, Granville Summit; daughters, Melissa L. (Wayne) Welshans, Fayetteville, NY, Tabatha (Frank Auge) Saxton, Tioga Center, NY; mother Kay H. Saxton, Granville Summit; granddaughter Magnolia Lori Rose Welshans, Fayetteville, NY; sisters, Rebecca (Gary) Polly, Troy, Emilie (John) Ormond, Smithfield, VA, Martha (Craig) Havens, Granville Summit, several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Henry was predeceased by his father Stanley C. Saxton on January 3, 2012.
Funeral was held on July 29, 2017 at Granville Center Church of Christ, Granville Summit, with Mr. Lee Modlin officiating.
Interment followed in Granville Center Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. Troy.
Henry was predeceased by his father Stanley C. Saxton on January 3, 2012.
Funeral was held on July 29, 2017 at Granville Center Church of Christ, Granville Summit, with Mr. Lee Modlin officiating.
Interment followed in Granville Center Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. Troy.
