James R. ‘Jim’ Paxton, age 89 of Sidney, NE passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at the VA Medical Center in Cheyenne, WY.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, July 31st in the First United Methodist Church in Sidney with Rev. Tom Hyde officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery.
Cremation has been held. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Monday to sign Jim’s register book and drop off condolences for the family.
Memorial contributions may be made in Jim’s name to the Sidney American Legion Post #17, in care of Gehrig-Stitt Chapel, POB 151, Sidney, NE 69162.
You may view Jim’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and memories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com.
Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Jim’s care and funeral arrangements.
James Robert Paxton, the son of Leon Glenn and Evelyn (McCarty) Paxton, was born on July 12, 1923 at Marysville, KS. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Claire Webster on June 24, 1949 at North Platte, NE. Jim owned and operated Paxton Electric for many years and also worked as a Rural Letter Carrier. He was involved with the Boy Scouts of America, was a member of the Sidney Volunteer Fire Department, the VFW and the American Legion. Jim enjoyed spending time with family and friends, camping and traveling. He also enjoyed woodworking, building model train layouts and attending train shows and scenic train rides.
Jim served in the United States Army from April 6, 1943 to April 9, 1946, serving in Europe during WWII. Following active duty he served in the Army Reserves in Scottsbluff and retired as Chief Warrant Officer II.
Survivors include: (3) sisters: Helen, Glendene and Nancy; (2) brothers: Lynn and Francis; (4) sons: Robert (Rich) of Monroe, NC, Kendall of Hanna, WY, Donald (Joni) of Sidney and Randall (Patty) of North Platte and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family members.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Elizabeth, (4) sisters: Ellen, Virginia, Janet and Leona and (2) brothers: Wayne and Terry.
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Obituary for James Robert "Jim" Paxton

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