OBITS: LAXTON, Johnny K. - 30 Nov 1955 - McCreary Co, KY Date: Fri, 6 Oct 2000 00:37:55 -0400 Submitted by: "Bobbie Ivey-Lewallen" FROM THE WEST UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNITED BAPTISTS MINUTES Laxton, Johnny K. Was born June 25, 1882, departed this life November 30, 1955, age 73 years, 5 months and 5 days. He was the son of James and Nellie Laxton. He professed his faith in Christ and joined the United Baptist Church at Beech Grove June 16, 1913, later moving his membership to the United Baptist Church at Pine Knot, where he was a faithful member as long as his health permitted. He was united in marriage to Mary Hill, November 13, 1904, who preceded him in death by several years. To this union six children were born, all of whom survive. He was later married to Juanita King, who also preceded him in death. Surviving children are, Willie of Cincinnati, Ohio, Floyd of Strunk, Ky., Alfred, of Cooperative, Ky., Lacie and Robert of Tiffin, Ohio; daughters, Velva Duncan of Revelo, Ky., Lillian Jones of Stearns Ky., R. 1, Anna Mae Bryant of Erlanger, Ky., Kenna Arnold of Lancaster, Ky. Also three step-children, Elmon, Ella Mae and Mildred King of Strunk, Ky., one brother, Jessie of Bulls Gap, Tenn.; two sisters, Delphia Money of Caryville, Tenn., Effie Ramsey of Stearns, Ky. 19 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Besides a host of relatives and friends. We feel our loss is his gain in glory. ***************************************************************************** USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit, or for presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *****************************************************************************