Paul (Red) Junior Saxton was born September 27, 1940 in Bethel Springs, TN the son of the late Charles Grady and Zettie Elizabeth Forsythe Saxton.
He was united in marriage to Debra Ann Hodgson on July 15, 1967. Mrs. Saxton preceded him in death on January 4, 2010.
Affectionately known to most everyone as "Red," he worked in the trimming department at Aqua Glass for 18 years. He also worked as a car salesman at Latta Motor Company in Selmer for several years. He owned and operated Red's Café which was a trolley car.
Red loved gardening, politics, walking, and going on vacations. He was a hard working man who was dedicated to taking care of his family.
Mr. Saxton departed this life on July 6, 2022 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 81 Years, 9 Months, 9 Days. He is survived by three daughters, Tina Saxton of Booneville, MS, Cathy Parmely and husband Kirk of Pocahontas, TN, Beth Strickland of Selmer, TN; two sons, Paul David Saxton and wife Vickie of Bethel Springs, TN, Steven Saxton of Bethel Springs, TN; two brothers, Thomas Saxton of Bethel Springs, TN, Johnny Lee Saxton and wife Geneva of Farmington, MO;
ten grandchildren, David Saxton and wife Bailey, Lindsey Tyson, Jennifer Cook, Farris Saxton, Amber Cook, Desirae Saxton, Cj Saxton, Callie Parmely, Anna Beth Parmely, Steven Saxton; five great grandchildren, Aiden Allen, Alaina Allen, Chloe Newell, Jace Sullivan, Jenna Belle Howard; and a host of extended family and friends.
In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Saxton was preceded in death by four brothers, Charles Saxton, Bruce Saxton, Alva Dean Saxton, and Virgil King; two sisters, Lue Dean Collins and Betty Jean Pace.