Ernest Walker Laxton Sr.

Ernest Walker Laxton Sr, 91, of Davidson County, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Hinkle Hospice House.

A funeral will be held on Tuesday, December 10, at 3:00 PM, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel, with Rev. Ernest Laxton Jr. officiating.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 - 3:00 PM, prior to the funeral at the funeral home.

Burial will take place on Tuesday, December 17, at 1:00 PM, at Salisbury National Cemetery.

Ernest was born on September 8, 1933, in Stanly County, to the late Fornie Moore Laxton and Annie Bell Little Laxton. After high school, he went on to proudly serve his country in the Army. Following his time in the service, he became a welder and pipe fitter and honed this skill throughout his career.

Ernest had a lifelong love for sports, from watching football and baseball games to actively playing them in his younger days. He cherished the outdoors, spending countless days fishing, birdwatching, and enjoying the simple pleasure of sitting on the front porch, surrounded by nature’s beauty.

Above all, the most precious part of Ernest’s life was the deep love he held for his family, especially his grandchildren. He adored his wife, Patricia, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, devoting his time and heart to them. They will always hold him in a special place in their hearts, finding comfort in the love and memories they shared.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia Ann Quesai Laxton; son, Curtis Allen Laxton; brothers, Robert “Bob” Laxton, Larry Laxton, Paul Laxton, and Curt Laxton; and sister, Joyce Laxton Perdue.

Left to carry on his legacy are his children, Ernest Laxton Jr. “Bim” (Judy), of Stacy, D’etta Ivey (Rodney), of Lexington, and Donna Lynch (Johnnie), of Lexington; daughter in law, Genorah Laxton, of Tyro; brothers, Jack Laxton (Ruby), of Albemarle, and Jerry Laxton (Nancy); grandchildren, Phillip Laxton (Tiffany), Joey Laxton, William Laxton, Justin Ivey (Hannah), Zackery Ivey, Russell Lynch (Samm), Chris Lynch (Brandy), and Drew Lynch (Taylor); and 18 great grandchildren.