Michael Paxson, age 66 of Sparta, Missouri passed away early Monday morning, July 14, 2014 in Cox South Hospital, Springfield. He was born October 23, 1947 in Jacksonville, Florida the son of Wayne and Evelyn Paxson. On July 20, 2002 he was united in marriage to Kathy Johnson. Michael was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed spending time fishing and hunting with his family. He also was a enthusiate race car fan who favored the all American race car driver and team owner, the late Dale Earnhardt Sr. Michael followed Nascar and attended races at Daytona Beach, Kansas City, and Telladega speedways. As a final act of kindness, Michael was a donor so others may benefit from his generous gift. Michael is survived by his wife Kathy; his three sons Travis Paxson, Wade Paxson and Mike Paxson and wife Ronda; daughter Andrea Paxson; three grandchildren Michael, Austin and Andrew; one great-granddaughter Lexi; two brothers Kirk Paxson and wife Sheila, Bruce Paxson and wife Karen and several other caring relatives. Michael was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson Kyle. Memorial Visitation will be Thursday evening 5:00 to 7:00 pm July 17, 2014 in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. The family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society. On line condolences may be shared at www.barnesfamilyfunerals.com.
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Gary W. Stewart says
July 15, 2014 at 6:21 amOur prayers of comfort during this hour of grief.
Kim Bolding says
July 15, 2014 at 2:28 pmMy thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I love you Kathy. I will miss you dearly Mike and I know you have many angels there waiting for you. I loved you so much since I was a kid and you were friends with Mom and Dad forever. God Bless your family for losing a great man.
S.E. says
July 18, 2014 at 12:11 amPrayers to the Paxson family. May Mike rest in peace and I pray that God grants the family the peace they are longing for.