Robert Henry Axton, 71, of Newport, formerly of Canton, Missouri, passed away June 15, 2025, in Newport. He was born September 5, 1953, in Hannibal, Missouri to James and Pauline (Eaton) Axton.
Mr. Axton was of the Pentecostal belief, he loved mowing grass, putting together model cars and trucks, loved going to the dirt track and watching the races, and putting puzzles together.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Carl Axton, one sister, Patsy McCarty, grandmother, Arinda Jones, and one aunt, Earlene Henson.
Robert is survived by his two sisters; Charlotte Johnson of Newport, Martha Handley of Illinois, eleven nieces and nephews: Karen Green and husband David of Newport, Kathy Lewis and husband Kevin of Missouri, Pamela Nelson of Missouri, Steven McCarty of Missouri, Bryant McCarty of Missouri, Arinda Beaston of Missouri, Kurt Handley of Illinois, Stacy Handley of Illinois, Noah Axton of Illinois, Jackee Axton of Illinois, Alana Axton of Illinois, and several great nieces and nephews.
Mr. Axton’s family will be holding a memorial service at a later date.
