Forest William Paxson

On Friday, June 14, 2024, Forest William “Bill” Paxson, 92, finished his purpose here on earth and is now in perfect peace with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born February 11, 1932, in Zanesville, Ohio to Cassel and Edith (Fouts) Paxson. Bill gave his life to the Lord in 1962 and was one of the founding members of Tri-Village Christian Church. Bill enlisted in the military in 1951 and became part of the U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (Seabees). He was a master welder and earned various journeyman distinctions.

Preceded in death by his devoted wife of 64 years, Norma (Bettinger), parents, brother Cassel Paxson, Jr. and grandson Jesse Paxson (Beth). Left to treasure his memory are his children Tami (Todd) Fravel; Greg (Bev) Paxson; beloved grandchildren Robert (Heather) Paxson, Tara (Austin) McCoy, Tiffany Fravel, John (Sara) Paxson, and Jack (Jessica) Paxson; great-grandchildren Matilda, Cassel, Emma, Sophia, Allie, Scarlett, Piper, Castle, Tucker and Anabelle; a host of other family, friends, and loved ones.

We will miss Dad/Grandpa immensely. He was our “go-to” when life got rough, he was our sanity in this crazy world, and our comfort when we needed clarity. He was always someone we could count on, and although he was a straight shooter, he always got his point across without judgement, and always provided us sound advice. Dad encouraged us to think things through before making a decision. True to his word, he never broke a promise, even if it was a detriment to himself. He always gave 110% of himself. We thank you Dad for the wise words of advice, the love you gave us and the beautiful lives we've lived because of you, your hard work, and your boundless love for us. We are all better people because of you. We will forever keep you in our hearts.

Family and friends may call 4:00-7:00pm, Thursday June 20, 2024, Kauber-Fraley Funeral Home, 289 S. Main Street, Pataskala, OH. Services will be held 10:00am, Friday June 21, 2024, Tri-Village Christian Church, 7509 Columbus Road SW, Pataskala OH, with Pastor Paul Snoddy officiating. Burial service will be held at Zanesville Memorial Park, 1475 Military Rd, Zanesville, OH. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Tri-Village Christian Church (The Promise).

The family would like to thank Paul Snoddy for visiting/praying with Dad, all the loving Tri-Village Christian Church members who sent him numerous cards and came to visit, staff at Tuscany Gardens and his team from Bella Care Hospice. He was blessed having all of you in his life.