Joseph Robert Laxton went to be with the Lord on February 21, 2016 in Pilot Knob, Missouri at the age of 34 years. He was born on November 11, 1981 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, the son of Nelldina Laxton of Pilot Knob, Missouri and Willard Laxton Jr. of Bismarck, Missouri.
In addition to his parents, Joseph is survived by two sisters Jessica Laxton of Bismarck, Missouri and Jamie Laxton of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; his niece Brianna Carter of Bismarck, Missouri; his nephew Zade Lee Hodges of Bismarck, Missouri; his grandpa Gary Allen and step grandma Sandy Allen; his step grandpa Leon Forrest and by his friend Mel Jordan as well as a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and many friends.
Joseph is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Willard Laxton, Sr., his paternal grandmother Evelyn (Stocker) Laxton, his maternal grandmother Anita Forest and Uncle Robert Laxton.
Joseph graduated from Clearwater High School. He will be missed by all who knew him.