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David Dorsey “Sonny” Saxon

Obituary Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2020
 

David Dorsey “Sonny” Saxon, age 83 of Lula, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. 

Born in Lula, Georgia on February 6, 1937, he was a son of the late Grady Price Saxon and Idell Smith Saxon. Mr. Saxon served his country in the National Guard and founded David Saxon Construction in 1964. Mr. Saxon was an active and hardworking man who enjoyed trading cars and equipment. He was a member of Belton Baptist Church. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Lavern Jordan Saxon; brother and sister-in-law, Paul & Irene Saxon; brothers-in-law, Talmadge Echols and Howard Collins. 

Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Sandra & Ricky Cronic of Lula; son and daughter-in-law, Doug & Lisa Saxon of Lula; grandchildren and spouses, Tyler & Amanda Cronic, Austin & Havolynne Saxon, Logen Saxon, Baylee Saxon and Sydney Saxon; great-grandchildren, Chesnie Cronic, Chanler Cronic, Ellie Cronic, Ava Saxon, Sarah Lewis Saxon and Truett Saxon; brother and sister-in-law, Grady & Linda Saxon of Lula; sisters, Rachel Echols and Anita Collins both of Lula; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

Private graveside services will be held at Belton Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Swayne Cochran officiating. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Saxon’s memory to Belton Baptist Church, c/o Ronnie D. Loggins, 6625 Belton Bridge Road, Lula, GA 30554. 

Those in attendance are asked to please adhere to the public health and social distancing guidelines regarding COVID-19. 

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com. 

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements. 

 
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