Joseph Lawrence Claxton

Joseph Claxton, 59, of Lake Wales, passed away after a long battle with cancer, while he was visiting his brother in Mount Airy, NC.   Joseph was born October 18, 1957 in Jacksonville, FL and worked for Certainteed as a plant manager.   He is survived by his wife, Judy Claxton of Lake Wales: a son Eric Claxton; grandchildren Paige and Camryn all of Lake Wales: brothers, John Claxton and his wife Zoe of Mount Airy, NC and Jim Claxton and his wife Tai of VA.   A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 1 at 2:00 PM at the Marion Nelson Funeral Home Chapel in Lake Wales.   In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his honor to Mountain Valley Hospice; 401 Technology Lane, Mount Airy, NC 27030 (336-673-3548) or The Gideon’s International Processing Center; P.O. Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090-7251 (866-382-4253)