Bernard Axsom

online Trenton Republican-Times

Bernard Axsom, a 69-year-old resident of Spickard, died at 10:12 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, 2013 at the Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton.

Arrangements are pending at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton.

Mr. Axsom was born on June 17, 1944 in Cainsville, the son of Alfred and Pauline Shafer Axsom. He attended Trenton High School. He was married to Janet Brown on June 2, 1963 in Trenton. He farmed and worked for Coon Manufacturing. He enjoyed his family, fishing and his farm life.

He is survived by his wife, Janet Axsom of Spickard; three daughters, Debbie Dailey and her husband, Kevin of Mercer, Lisa Butler and her husband, Tom of Belle and Brenda Axsom of Spickard; a son, John Axsom of Kirksville; two sisters, Mary Johnson of Independence and Freeda Haggard and her husband, Jerry of Redding, CA; nine grandchildren, Koren Wills, K.J. Dailey, Katie Dailey, Max Butler, Logan Butler, Rachelle Crabb, Sarah Crabb, Seth Crabb and Brent Crabb; four nieces; and three nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Roger Axsom.

The family has suggested memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, they may be left at or mailed to Resthaven Mortuary,PO Box 587, Trenton, MO 64683.