Vernon Gene Buxton Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on March 8, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Vernon Gene Buxton of OFallon, Illinois. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Vernon Gene Buxton to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Franklin Vernon Buxton and Muriel H. Buxton; his wives, Joyce Buxton and Judith Buxton; his close friend Donna Wooden; his sister Jaclyn Vistine; and his brother-in-law Melvin Vistine.
He is survived by: his sons, Robert Buxton (Sandra) of Westminster, CO, David Buxton (Uliana) of Belleville, IL and Doug Buxton (Jane) of Belleville, IL.; his grandchildren, Tommy Sabo of Belleville, IL, Danny Sabo of O'Fallon, IL, Sarah Burton (Mark) of Millstadt, IL, Jennifer Spradlin (Justin) of Florissant, MO, Shannon Erickson (Nicholas) of St. Charles, MO, Brian Buxton (Lisa) of Brighton, CO and Paul Buxton; his great grandchildren, Brandon Sabo, Tyler Spradlin, Isaac Erickson, Mark Burton, Jr., Alaina Erickson, Emma Buxton and Michael Buxton; and his nieces and nephews, Gayle Vistine, Greg Vistine (Cassie), Gary Vistine, Aaron Doty (Eileen) and Sara Owen.
Memorial contributions may be made in Gene's honor to Ainad Shriners Building Restoration Fund, 609 St. Louis Avenue, East St. Louis, Illinois 62201 or the St. Paul United Church of Christ, 115 W B Street, Belleville, Illinois 62220.
