George A. Thaxton, 65, of Cottageville, WV, passed away August 31, 2023 at his home following an extended illness.

He was born September 30, 1957, in Charleston, WV, a son of the late Orrin J. and Thelma (Shafer) Thaxton.

He was a 1975 Ripley High School graduate. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local # 132 Charleston, WV. He was a member of the Beni Kedem Temple Shrine, Charleston, WV and a member of the Cottageville Lodge #54 AF & AM. He enjoyed music and was a drummer.  He also enjoyed farming, hunting, and fishing.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years Penny Lee (Click) Thaxton; sons, Kevin D. Thaxton and Kyle N. Thaxton of Cottageville, Kurtis C. (Jessica) Thaxton of Ripley; grandchildren, Pamela "Pammy" Lee (Jacob) Thaxton, Deyton and Jaycee Statts, Kolson, Emmy, Neil, and Logan Thaxton.

Service will be 4 p.m. ~ Sunday, September 3, 2023 at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV. Burial will be in Blaine Memorial Cemetery, Cottageville, WV. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until time of service Sunday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Shriners Children's Hospital located at One Children's Plaza – 2 West ~~ Dayton, Ohio 45404

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.castofuneralhome.com

Arrangements are under the care of Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV.