Fred "Freddie" Claxton

Graveside services for Fred "Freddie" Claxton, 73, of Skiatook, were held Friday, August 6, 2010 at Osage Gardens in Skiatook, OK. Chaplin Roger Shepherd officiated. Casket Bearers were Troy Mead, Roy Mead, David Mead, Tim Mead, John Boy Kennedy, and Carlos Villagomez. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home, Sperry.

Fred was born January 14, 1937 in Yonkers, OK to Bert and Laura (Still) Claxton. He passed away August 3, 2010 in Owasso, OK.

He was employed at Quality Plating until he retired in 2005. Fred liked hunting and fishing. He also liked to buy and sell chickens. Fred always loved having his grandchildren around and he will be missed by all.

He is survived wife, Ann Claxton; sons, Eric Claxton and wife Janet of Skiatook and Mark Claxton of Hawaii; daughter, Lori of Florida; sister, Thelma Mead and husband Walter of Skiatook; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Laura Claxton; sister, Betty; brothers, Delbert, Ben, Bill, Bob and Doug.

Online condolences can be made at johnsonfhsperry.com.