Walter Saxon

Walter Leon Saxon,
age 70, passed away at home after a lengthy illness Sunday, August 31, 2014. Walter, a resident of Baton Rouge since 1983, was born to the late John Henry Saxon and Margaret Sanford Saxon on August 16, 1944. Walter grew up in Tupelo, MS and graduated from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Science degree where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He was an avid Mississippi State fan, was member of the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge, and a veteran of the US Army having served during the Vietnam War where he earned the Bronze Star Medal. Walter was a District Sales Manager and retired from Lucent Technologies after spending over 30 years working for South Central Bell, ATT, and Lucent Technologies. He enjoyed reading and cooking. He loved the outdoors and spent much time doing activities such as snow skiing, gardening, relaxing on the beach or loading up and taking RV trips. He enjoyed golfing, especially with his Lake Bruin buddies in the NorthSouth Tournament twice a year. Walters great joy was watching his grandsons, John and Collin, play sports regardless of the weather or how he felt. Walter is survived by his wife, Janie Horton Saxon son, John Scott Saxon and wife Tara grandsons, John James Saxon and Collin Scott Saxon and aunt, Margaret Saxon Towns.

Visiting hours will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge on Saturday, September 6, 2014 beginning at 10:00am. Funeral services will follow at 12:00pm from the Chapel of Resthaven Funeral Home. Interment and private family graveside service will be held at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to PKD Foundation, 8330 Ward Parkway, Suite 510, Kansas City, MO 64114 or Hospice of Baton Rouge, 9063 Siegen Lane, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70810.

Family and friends may sign the online memorial or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.

Visitation

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Saturday, September 6, 2014
10 am 12 pm

Service

Funeral Service

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Saturday, September 6, 2014
12 noon

Cemetery

Resthaven Gardens of Memory
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816