1930
Ernest
2009
Ernest Buxton, Sr.
October 20, 1930 — January 10, 2009
Ernest L. “Bill” Buxton, 78, Grain Valley, MO passed away Jan. 10, 2009. Services will be 2 pm, Wed., Jan. 14, 2009 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; interment at Blue Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Tuesday at the funeral home. The family suggests contributions to Eastside Baptist Church, 19901 E. 78 Hwy, Independence, MO 64057.
Ernest was born Oct. 20, 1930 and spent his entire life in the Independence/Grain Valley area. He was a crane operator and a member of the Operating Engineers Local #101 for sixty years. Many of his co-workers knew him as Bill. He retired in 1993 but still worked on a part-time basis, most recently for Midland Professionals. He was a member of the church.
Ernest was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Vivian Buxton in 2003; sons Ernest Buxton, Jr. in 2004 and Allen Buxton in 2006. He is survived by son Rick Buxton and wife Kathy, Grain Valley, MO; grandchildren Shawn Buxton and wife Janell, Polo, MO; Valerie Buxton, St. Joseph, MO; Brad Buxton and wife Michelle, Buckner, MO; Kim Buxton-Jordahl and husband Josh, Independence, MO; Tonya Buxton, Sweet Springs, MO; and eight great- grandchildren.
Ernest was born Oct. 20, 1930 and spent his entire life in the Independence/Grain Valley area. He was a crane operator and a member of the Operating Engineers Local #101 for sixty years. Many of his co-workers knew him as Bill. He retired in 1993 but still worked on a part-time basis, most recently for Midland Professionals. He was a member of the church.
Ernest was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Vivian Buxton in 2003; sons Ernest Buxton, Jr. in 2004 and Allen Buxton in 2006. He is survived by son Rick Buxton and wife Kathy, Grain Valley, MO; grandchildren Shawn Buxton and wife Janell, Polo, MO; Valerie Buxton, St. Joseph, MO; Brad Buxton and wife Michelle, Buckner, MO; Kim Buxton-Jordahl and husband Josh, Independence, MO; Tonya Buxton, Sweet Springs, MO; and eight great- grandchildren.
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