Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel (912) 754-3426 Fax
CHRISTOPHER NEIL SAXON
Christopher Neil Saxon, age 60, died at Tattnall Healthcare Center in Reidsville, GA on Monday, May 27, after a long illness.
Chris worked in the construction field most of his life.
Even though Chris attended other churches in his adult life, he was a baptized and confirmed Roman Catholic. He loved the Holy Bible and was involved with Free Chapel in Gainsville, GA in preaching, teaching and their outreach ministry.
His other interests were animals, art and music.
Chris graduated from Sacred Heart School in Savannah in 1966 and from Jenkins High in Savannah in 1971.
Chris is predeceased by his mother, Josephine Stummer Saxon, his father, Charles Marion Saxon, Jr. and a brother, Robert Anthony Saxon.
Chris is survived by three sisters: Charline S. Reynolds of Rincon, Margaret S. Neal (Larry) of Ellabell and Alicia S. Morgan (Gerald) of Rincon and three brothers: William E. "Bill" Saxon (Brenda) of Marlow, Frank M. Saxon (Jill) of Franklin, North Carolina and Joseph G. "Joe" Saxon (Marilyn) of Savannah and Harris Neck and one uncle, Calvin E. Saxon (Lamar) of Brooklet and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his ex-wife, Patti Hunter Saxon of Clarksville, GA.
The family wishes to thank all the staff of Tattnall Healthcare for their loving care of Chris. Chris considered the staff and residents his extended family and Tattnall Healthcare his "home."
The family also wishes to thank Dr. Dragos Vladescu for his excellent care of Chris.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 30, 2013.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, May 31, 2013. Reverend Earl Saxon will officiate.
Chris's cremains will be interred at a later date.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons
Funeral Home
Effingham Chapel
(912) 754-6421