Orville W. Thaxton, 78, passed away at home after a long illness. He retired from Capitol Beverage Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Dorma Lee Thaxton; his wife, Susie; and his infant daughter, Rebecca. He was survived by his brother, Roger; daughter/caregiver, Rhonda (Lee) Henson; sons, Donald (Stacy) and Ronald (Tammy); grandchildren, Brandon Henson and Haley and Tyler Thaxton; and three great-grandchildren, Eddie, Lydia and Raven Henson. Visitation will be at Cunningham Parker Johnson Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 12. In accordance with Dad's wishes, there will be no funeral. Graveside service will be on Friday, March 13 at 11:00 a.m. at the New Thaxton Cemetery.
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Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home is serving the Thaxton family.