Celebrating the life of
Clinton "Bobby" Saxon
October 04, 1926 - March 05, 2008
Clinton R. "Bobby" Saxon, Command Sargeant Major, U.S. Army Retired, passed away Wednesday, March 05, 2008.
He was born October 4, 1928 in Pineora, GA. Bobby entered the Army prior to his 16th birthday. He volunteered for Airborne Training. In Europe, he served with the 82nd and 17th Airborne Divisions. The 4th Armored Division and with the U.S. Constabulary Forces. During his assignments with these units, he served as a Combat Medic. C.S.M. Saxon served a total of 37 years in the active and reserve forces. His awards include Master Parachute Badge, Combat Medical Badge, Presidential Citation, Meritorious Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal with Clasp, European Theater of Operations with Battle Star, U.S. Army Reserve Medal with Hour Glass and several other medals, badges and citations.
Mr. Saxon also retired from Stevens Shipping Co. as director of Maintenance. Mr. Saxon was Past Master of Ancient Landmark Masonic Lodge #231, a member of the Scottish Rite Consistory, Alee Shriners, Past President of the Oriental Band and member of Knights of Mecca. He was a life member of the U.S. Constabulary Assoc., the Command Sargeant Major Assoc. and the Sargeant Majors, Chief Master Sargeants and Master Chiefs Assoc. Bobby was Past Exalted Ruler of Savannah Elk's Lodge where he also served as Chairman of the Trustees. He was also a member of American Legion Post #135 and The Exchange Club of Savannah. He enjoyed playing golf with the Elk's Blitz.
Mr. Saxon was preceded in death by his mother and father, Auzy Carlton and Josephine Taylor Saxon and his former wife, Hanka Teresa Saxon.
He is survived by his loving wife, Kay McGlohon Saxon; two sons, Keith Saxon and wife Kim, Robert Saxon and wife Cindy; daughter, Brandi O'Rand and husband Brett; two half brothers; three half sisters; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM Thursday at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday at White Bluff Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Eric Beene, Pastor of the White Bluff Presbyterian Church, officiating.
Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens with graveside Masonic Rites and full military honors.
Active pallbearers will be Ray Saxon, Richard Saxon, Larry Saxon, Bill Saxon, Billy Saxon and Mike Tebeau.
Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Alee Oriental Band and members of the Savannah Elk's Lodge #183.
Remembrances may be made to the Morris Slotin Fund, c/o Alee Shriners, P.O. Box 14147, Savannah, GA 31416 or The McKenna Friedman Scholarship Fund c/o Savannah Elk's Lodge #183, P.O. Box 60037, Savanah, GA 31420.
CSM Saxon was a member of the United States Constabulary Association. He will be remembered in our TAPS Roster as a Trooper in our Assn. Jim Deming National Cmdr.
- Jim Deming, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Bobby will be missed by everone that knew him. He was truly one of a kind. I know he is in a better place. One free of pain and suffering. Our prayers are with his friends and family that will miss him daily till they see him again.
- Charlie and Helen Goodrich, Statesboro, GA
The Exchange Club of Ssvannah and the Coastal Empire Fair will miss Bobby's smiling face, wit, humor, and hard work. God bless him and his loved ones.
- Ted Akins, Black Creek, GA
Bobby's present and smiling face will be missed, especially around the Elks Lodge.
- Harry & Jerri Prince, Savannah, GA
Kay, we are so sorry for your sudden loss. Deepest Condolences.
- Jan & Kendrick Flint, Tucker, GA
Brandi and family,my deepest sympathy on your loss.You are in my prayers.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Kay, I am so sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. He was a very good man and very witty. May God be with all of you. Our prayers are with you and the family. Vickie
- Vickie Bland, Savannah, GA
Kay, Bobby meant so much to both Lucky and I. He will be missed. We all spent many hours dancing over the past years. If we can help you in any way, please do not hesitate to call.
- Pat and Lucky Foss, Townsend, GA
I'll certainly miss Bobby's big smile and also miss seeing him at the Hunter Commissary. I wish my deepest sympathy to all of you whom he held dear. Rest well my brother.
- Jack Summers, Guyton, GA
Kay and family, so sorry to hear of Bobby's death. He was very happy and jovial Monday night at the OB meeting. Will really miss him at OB functions. Sympathy and prayers to all of you.
- Ralph and Dianne Clark, McRae, GA
Bobby will surely be missed.There is not enough room to write and share the memories with Bobby. We always cut up and exchanged words,but was done out of love.I will always love you,Bobby!!! Charlotte
- Charlotte Fordham, Savannah, GA
CSM Saxon was a member of the United States Constabulary Association. He will be remembered in our TAPS Roster as a Trooper in our Assn. Jim Deming National Cmdr.
- Jim Deming, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Bobby will be missed by everone that knew him. He was truly one of a kind. I know he is in a better place. One free of pain and suffering. Our prayers are with his friends and family that will miss him daily till they see him again.
- Charlie and Helen Goodrich, Statesboro, GA
The Exchange Club of Ssvannah and the Coastal Empire Fair will miss Bobby's smiling face, wit, humor, and hard work. God bless him and his loved ones.
- Ted Akins, Black Creek, GA
Bobby's present and smiling face will be missed, especially around the Elks Lodge.
- Harry & Jerri Prince, Savannah, GA
Kay, we are so sorry for your sudden loss. Deepest Condolences.
- Jan & Kendrick Flint, Tucker, GA
Brandi and family,my deepest sympathy on your loss.You are in my prayers.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Kay, I am so sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. He was a very good man and very witty. May God be with all of you. Our prayers are with you and the family. Vickie
- Vickie Bland, Savannah, GA
Kay, Bobby meant so much to both Lucky and I. He will be missed. We all spent many hours dancing over the past years. If we can help you in any way, please do not hesitate to call.
- Pat and Lucky Foss, Townsend, GA
I'll certainly miss Bobby's big smile and also miss seeing him at the Hunter Commissary. I wish my deepest sympathy to all of you whom he held dear. Rest well my brother.
- Jack Summers, Guyton, GA
Kay and family, so sorry to hear of Bobby's death. He was very happy and jovial Monday night at the OB meeting. Will really miss him at OB functions. Sympathy and prayers to all of you.
- Ralph and Dianne Clark, McRae, GA
Bobby will surely be missed.There is not enough room to write and share the memories with Bobby. We always cut up and exchanged words,but was done out of love.I will always love you,Bobby!!! Charlotte
- Charlotte Fordham, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
