Richard Paxton Obituary

We bid farewell to Richard Paxton of Summerville, South Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 8, 2026 at the age of 63. Richard touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though Richard may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Richard touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

He was predeceased by: his father Roger Paxton. He is survived by: his mother Shirley Paurus Paxton of Menanga, MN; his daughter Alicia Bell (Amanda Walp) of Moncks Corner, SC; his siblings, Michael Paxton (Debbie) of St. Augustine and Lisa Yliniemi (Duey) of Perham, MN; and his grandchildren, Aspen, Selah, Grayson, River and Riley.