John Ronald Saxon, 73, of Thonotosassa, FL, went into the Loving Hands of Jesus on January 1, 2014.
Born in Mascotte, FL he was raised in Tampa where he retired as an Advocate for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) after 20 years. He was an Army veteran of Vietnam and a member of East Thonotosassa Baptist Church. He was a Buccaneer and a University of Alabama football fan. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and camping. He had many, many dear friends and loved his grandchildren, greatly.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Ellen; two sons, Danny (Teresa) Walter and Tom (Cindy) Saxon, both of Madeira Beach; a sister, Gay Hawkins of Goodwater, AL; four grandchildren: Tracey Walter, Dina (Randy) Cater, Shannon Cikra, and Jason (Holly) Saxon; 7 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A gathering of friends and family will be at 12:00 PM on Monday, January 6, 2014 at E. Thonotosassa Baptist Church, 13735 Knights Griffin Road, Thonotosassa, FL 33592. Services will follow at 1:00 PM. Interment will be at Garden of Memories Memorial Park in Tampa.
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My sincere condolences – and – Roll Tide.
I love my favorite uncle.
I went to school with John (Gorrie Elementary, Woodrow Wilson Jr. High) and ran into him when I worked at DOT. He was always a kind person and would help anyone. I know he will be missed by his family and friends.
May he rest in the hands of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Stay strong Ellen and know that he is in a better place.