Obituary of Wayne Saxion

Arthur Wayne Saxion Wayne Saxion, age 75, changed his address from Earth to Heaven on Thursday, April 7, 2022, after several years of declining health. He was born on August 23, 1946, in Greenville, Pennsylvania, the son of James and Mildred Saxion. Wayne loved Jesus, his country, his family, and his friends. Wayne enjoyed being around people and considered everyone he met a “friend”. Wayne proudly served in the United States Navy from 1966 to 1969. Wayne was a member of the Andover Christian Church, faithfully serving God in many ways. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. Wayne loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter in his younger years. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Connie Saxion of Andover, Ohio; three children, Teresa (Allen) Slater of Richmond Township, Ohio, Deborah (Brian) Dillon of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Robert (Amy) Saxion, of Williamsfield, Ohio; two brothers George (Jane) Saxion of Hermitage, Pennsylvania, and Richard (Sandy) Saxion of Greenville, Pennsylvania, and a sister, Carolyn (Roy) Thrasher of Winchester, Virginia; ten grandchildren – Kaleb (Lexis), Jacob, Carly, Jessica, Rachel, Marcus, Zachary, Natasha, Aaron, and Felicia; and great grandchildren, Ki and Claire. A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Andover Christian Church, 150 Stillman Avenue, in Andover, Ohio, on April 30, 2022, with calling hours beginning at 10:00 am until the service at 11:00 am. A private graveside service and burial will take place later that day. Memorial contributions may be made to the Andover Christian Church, Box 1268, Andover, Ohio 44003. Childs Williams Ducro Funeral Home, 1071 State Route 7, Pierpont, Ohio assisted the family. Please leave condolences at Ducro.com