A funeral service for Neil F. Buxton, 72 of Newark, Ohio will be held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, February 13, 2012 at Highwater Congregational United Church of Christ 1213 Dutch Lane, Newark, OH.
Burial will follow in Martinsburg Methodist Cemetery, Martinsburg, Ohio.

Neil died February 8, 2012 at the Selma Markowitz Center Newark, Ohio.

He was born February 1, 1940, in Licking county, OHIO to the late Harry R. and Frances L. (Clayton) Buxton.

He was a member of Highwater Congregational United Church of Christ, Licking Lodge # 291 F.& A.M., Glenwood Chapter #303 O.E.S., Utica, Ohio and Licking County Shrine Club, a 32nd Degree Mason, Land of Legend Tractor Club, AACA, VCCA. Very active in the Centerburg Oldtime Farming festival, past director of the Energy Co-op for 30 years.
Neil was a mechanic for 49 years.

He is survived by wife of 48 plus years, Phylllis A. (Prior) Buxton; brother and sister-in-law, Wilbur and Jane Buxton of Centerburg, Ohio; sister-in-laws, Sue Harwell of Mt.Vernon, OH Sharon and (Bob) Kennedy of Waynesburg, PA.; nephews, Rodney and Janet Buxton, Andy and Leslie Buxton, Greg and Julie Butler, Dave and Mary Beth Butler, Brian and Marcie Scoles; niece, Pam and Jeff Shafer.

Friends may call at the Highwater Congregational United Church of Christ 1213 Dutch Lane, Newark, OH Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. where Masonic Services will be held at 5:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Ohio, PO Box 430 Newark, OH 43058-9909

Law-Baker Funeral Home 34 North Main Street, Utica, Ohio is assisting with arrangements.
Visit www.law-bakerfuneralhome.com.