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Celebrating the life of

Harvey Saxon

May 02, 1938 - May 11, 2016

Harvey Saxon

SAVANNAH - Harvey Saxon, 78, retired Maintenance Chief at Candler Hospital, which was preceded and followed as a Service Repair Technician at HotPoint and Saxon Appliance Service respectively, died Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at his home after a lengthy illness. Harvey graduated from Screven County High School, Class of 1956. He was a veteran of the U.S Army Reserve.

Born May 2, 1938 at Millen, GA, he was preceded in death by his parents Henry & Edna Saxon; Brothers Charles, Lamar, and Marvin; and Sister Christine.

Harvey is survived by his wife Marcia (57 years); Son Jeffery (Sandy) Saxon; Daughter Catherine (Ivey) Simmons; Daughter Cheryl Dewitt; Son Brian (Marie) Saxon; Daughter Tina (Lonnie) Harley; Daughter Jodie (John) Mastison and Sister Elma (Almond) Donaldson.

Grandchildren: Anthony (April) Saxon; Holly (Jimmy) Kendrick; Megan Dewitt; Jordan Saxon; Nicholas Dewitt; Abby & Lily Mastison; Madeline Harley; Jake & Sarah Saxon. Great Grandchildren Gage Saxon; Chloe Kendrick and Chasity Roberson.

The family wishes to express heartfelt gratitude to Hospice Savannah nurses Pam & Emma for taking such good care of Harvey.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at Fox and Weeks located at 7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, GA 31406

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the American Cancer Society (800) 227-2345 in Honor of Harvey Saxon.

Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com

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May Jehovah give your family the needed strength to cope with the loss of your loved one. Isaiah 65:17

- Kelly, Pooler, Ga

We all lost the man who made our family complete and know that we will forever have a hole in our hearts. He was the best daddy a girl could ever ask for and he always made me feel safe! I know he is in Heaven and is no longer in pain, and I know that we will all be together again! I love you, daddy!

- Tina Harley, Savannah, GA

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Saxon Family during this difficult time. Harvey was one of our favorite friends throughout the many years we knew him. He was one of the most dedicated men for his family, friends, and business family possible! He will be sadly missed. Jack and Nancy Forehand

- Jack and Nancy Forehand, Savannah, GA

So sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort and strength lifted for your family.

- Kathy Prescott , Savannah, Ga

There are not enough words to express how much my dad meant to me and my entire family. He was and will always be one of the most important men in my life. I know he is in a better place, free from the pain and suffering he endured. I thank God that I was blessed to be one of his daughters, and to have had such an incredible father, daddy, and friend. You will forever be in my heart.

- Cheryl DeWitt, Savannah, GA

Marcia, Jeff, Scott, Cheryl, Cathy, Tina, and Jodie...and "my" Lily, Abby and Madeline...and the rest of this family that we have known and loved as our neighbors and friends for 25 years...know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Harvey was a great friend and neighbor who would always go beyond expectations to help his friends. We will miss him...know that we are here if you need us....

- Dennis and Susan Morgan, Savannah, Ga

I was deeply saddened to hear about your father. I , Bernice felt like that I knew him after working with with Brian and Jeff for several years. My thoughts and prayers are with your families. We will say a special prayer at our church this Sunday for everyone. May God Bless All.

- Bernice and Connieitchell, Claxton, Ga.

Aunt Marcia, cousins, and the entire family, My heart breaks for you. I think of the times we spent together on 58th Street. The fun, the laughs, and Uncle Harvey always taking it all in stride. Always a gentle soul. May the Angels take him to paradise on Eagles Wings. Praying for peace and comfort for you all. Love, Kim Albright Shabi

- Mark, Keith, Kenny, Shabi, Springfield, Ga.

Aunt Marcia, cousins, and the entire family, My heart breaks for you. I think of the times we spent together on 58th Street. The fun, the laughs, and Uncle Harvey always taking it all in stride. Always a gentle soul. May the Angels take him to paradise on Eagles Wings. Praying for peace and comfort for you all. Love, Kim Albright Shabi

- Mark, Keith, Kenny, Shabi, Springfield, Ga.

Such a precious picture. My heart truly is breaking for you all. I'm glad to know your Daddy is with Jesus. What sweet assurance. Prayers for you and your family for the days ahead.

- Dwayne & Shannon Stillwell, Tulsa, Ok

I'm so very sorry about your dad. I will see you sat. Love you much NANCY AND GENE HIERS

- Nancy anf Gene Hiers, Thunderbolt, , GA

I'm so very sorry about your dad. I will see you sat. Love you much NANCY AND GENE HIERS

- Nancy anf Gene Hiers, Thunderbolt, , GA

We are sorry for the loss of Harvey. He was a wonderful person to work with. He has replaced repaired many clients is for me over the years whether personally or for my construction business. We will miss him

- Tom Beytagh, Tybee Island, Ga

Scott and Family, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

- George and Rebecca Burton, Macon, GA

Scott, I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. I know you were close to your Dad and how great of an influence he had in your life. He will still look out for you and your family whenever you think of him. May God grant him eternal rest and provide you and your family strength and peace as you go through this time of grief. With prayers and sympathy to you and your family.

- Marcelle Quincy, Pooler, GA

Cathy & Holly, We are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family. I know what a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather he was to all of you and he will be missed.

- Heather, Clay, & Carlee Hurst, Savannah , Ga

Daddy I love and miss you so much and so do the rest of us. I don't know what we are going to do without you. You were our rock. The whole in our hearts will never heal. Things around here will never be the same. I keep going in the living room looking for you in your chair but your not there. I just wanted to tell you we love and miss you. This isn't goodbye it's see you later. I love you with all my heart.

- Jodie John Abby and Lily, savannag, ga

Daddy I love and miss you so much and so do the rest of us. I don't know what we are going to do without you. You were our rock. The whole in our hearts will never heal. Things around here will never be the same. I keep going in the living room looking for you in your chair but your not there. I just wanted to tell you we love and miss you. This isn't goodbye it's see you later. I love you with all my heart.

- Jodie John Abby and Lily, savannag, ga

Tina and family, I am so sad to see the passing of your dad Harvey. He was not just a part of my bf dad, he was a part of my mom's work life. But, nothing compared to having Mr. Saxon a part of my life in my youth and the influence he showed me about what matters as a family and for that I'm forever grateful. I'm so sorry for everyone. I pray for your strength due to this incredible difficult time. Christy

- ChristI Allen Palacios , Cumming, Ga

Scott, I'm so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and you're family. Praying for peace and comfort.

- Michele Slider , Richmond Hill , Ga

Scott, Randy and I are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts prayers.

- Randy and Angie Rice, Savannah , GA

We are very sorry for your loss... Craig, Melissa, and Calum Brown

- The Browns, Savannah, GA

We are very sorry for your loss... Craig, Melissa, and Calum Brown

- The Browns, Savannah, GA

May Jehovah give your family the needed strength to cope with the loss of your loved one. Isaiah 65:17

- Kelly, Pooler, Ga

We all lost the man who made our family complete and know that we will forever have a hole in our hearts. He was the best daddy a girl could ever ask for and he always made me feel safe! I know he is in Heaven and is no longer in pain, and I know that we will all be together again! I love you, daddy!

- Tina Harley, Savannah, GA

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Saxon Family during this difficult time. Harvey was one of our favorite friends throughout the many years we knew him. He was one of the most dedicated men for his family, friends, and business family possible! He will be sadly missed. Jack and Nancy Forehand

- Jack and Nancy Forehand, Savannah, GA

So sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort and strength lifted for your family.

- Kathy Prescott , Savannah, Ga

There are not enough words to express how much my dad meant to me and my entire family. He was and will always be one of the most important men in my life. I know he is in a better place, free from the pain and suffering he endured. I thank God that I was blessed to be one of his daughters, and to have had such an incredible father, daddy, and friend. You will forever be in my heart.

- Cheryl DeWitt, Savannah, GA

Marcia, Jeff, Scott, Cheryl, Cathy, Tina, and Jodie...and "my" Lily, Abby and Madeline...and the rest of this family that we have known and loved as our neighbors and friends for 25 years...know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Harvey was a great friend and neighbor who would always go beyond expectations to help his friends. We will miss him...know that we are here if you need us....

- Dennis and Susan Morgan, Savannah, Ga

I was deeply saddened to hear about your father. I , Bernice felt like that I knew him after working with with Brian and Jeff for several years. My thoughts and prayers are with your families. We will say a special prayer at our church this Sunday for everyone. May God Bless All.

- Bernice and Connieitchell, Claxton, Ga.

Aunt Marcia, cousins, and the entire family, My heart breaks for you. I think of the times we spent together on 58th Street. The fun, the laughs, and Uncle Harvey always taking it all in stride. Always a gentle soul. May the Angels take him to paradise on Eagles Wings. Praying for peace and comfort for you all. Love, Kim Albright Shabi

- Mark, Keith, Kenny, Shabi, Springfield, Ga.

Aunt Marcia, cousins, and the entire family, My heart breaks for you. I think of the times we spent together on 58th Street. The fun, the laughs, and Uncle Harvey always taking it all in stride. Always a gentle soul. May the Angels take him to paradise on Eagles Wings. Praying for peace and comfort for you all. Love, Kim Albright Shabi

- Mark, Keith, Kenny, Shabi, Springfield, Ga.

Such a precious picture. My heart truly is breaking for you all. I'm glad to know your Daddy is with Jesus. What sweet assurance. Prayers for you and your family for the days ahead.

- Dwayne & Shannon Stillwell, Tulsa, Ok

I'm so very sorry about your dad. I will see you sat. Love you much NANCY AND GENE HIERS

- Nancy anf Gene Hiers, Thunderbolt, , GA

I'm so very sorry about your dad. I will see you sat. Love you much NANCY AND GENE HIERS

- Nancy anf Gene Hiers, Thunderbolt, , GA

We are sorry for the loss of Harvey. He was a wonderful person to work with. He has replaced repaired many clients is for me over the years whether personally or for my construction business. We will miss him

- Tom Beytagh, Tybee Island, Ga

Scott and Family, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

- George and Rebecca Burton, Macon, GA

Scott, I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. I know you were close to your Dad and how great of an influence he had in your life. He will still look out for you and your family whenever you think of him. May God grant him eternal rest and provide you and your family strength and peace as you go through this time of grief. With prayers and sympathy to you and your family.

- Marcelle Quincy, Pooler, GA

Cathy & Holly, We are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family. I know what a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather he was to all of you and he will be missed.

- Heather, Clay, & Carlee Hurst, Savannah , Ga

Daddy I love and miss you so much and so do the rest of us. I don't know what we are going to do without you. You were our rock. The whole in our hearts will never heal. Things around here will never be the same. I keep going in the living room looking for you in your chair but your not there. I just wanted to tell you we love and miss you. This isn't goodbye it's see you later. I love you with all my heart.

- Jodie John Abby and Lily, savannag, ga

Daddy I love and miss you so much and so do the rest of us. I don't know what we are going to do without you. You were our rock. The whole in our hearts will never heal. Things around here will never be the same. I keep going in the living room looking for you in your chair but your not there. I just wanted to tell you we love and miss you. This isn't goodbye it's see you later. I love you with all my heart.

- Jodie John Abby and Lily, savannag, ga

Tina and family, I am so sad to see the passing of your dad Harvey. He was not just a part of my bf dad, he was a part of my mom's work life. But, nothing compared to having Mr. Saxon a part of my life in my youth and the influence he showed me about what matters as a family and for that I'm forever grateful. I'm so sorry for everyone. I pray for your strength due to this incredible difficult time. Christy

- ChristI Allen Palacios , Cumming, Ga

Scott, I'm so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and you're family. Praying for peace and comfort.

- Michele Slider , Richmond Hill , Ga

Scott, Randy and I are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts prayers.

- Randy and Angie Rice, Savannah , GA

We are very sorry for your loss... Craig, Melissa, and Calum Brown

- The Browns, Savannah, GA

We are very sorry for your loss... Craig, Melissa, and Calum Brown

- The Browns, Savannah, GA

Services under the direction of:

Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200