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PAXTON, Clifford James 1954 - 1979

PAXTON, EVERHART, NEIBERT, DILLEHAY, HACHMEISTER

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/25/2021 at 20:22:46

"The Fairfield Ledger"
Friday, March 23, 1979
Front Page, Columns 4 and 5

Driver critically hurt

Clifford James PAXTON, 24, Route 1, was listed in critical condition at University Hospitals in Iowa City where he is being treated for injuries sustained in a traffic accident southeast of Fairfield Thursday night.

He was first taken to the Jefferson County hospital by ambulance and later transferred to Iowa City.

Officers at the scene of the accident said PAXTON apparently suffered head injuries, possible chest injuries and broken bones.

The accident took place at 9:10 p.m. three miles southeast of Fairfield on the Glasgow Road.

Reports said a car driven by Harold Franklin Keller, 60, was traveling east on the Glasgow Road and signaled for a left turn at the crossroads.

The car driven by PAXTON following behind attempted to pass the car ahead, struck the left rear and glanced off. PAXTON's vehicle then ran into the ditch and hit a tree head-on.

The PAXTON car was described as a total loss and there was damage to the left rear and side of the Keller vehicle.

The accident was investigated by officers from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department.

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Thursday, March 29, 1979
Front Page, Columns 5 and 6

Injured boy off critical list

(Note: The first three paragraphs of this article concern an unrelated 6-year-old boy who had been hit by a car, and have been omitted.)

Reports concerning Clifford James PAXTON, Route 3, are not so encouraging. Word from the University Hospitals late this morning said he remains in critical condition.

He was injured in a two-vehicle accident three miles southeast of Fairfield on the night of March 22. After the impact his car left the road and crashed into a tree.

Officers at the scene said his injuries included head and chest injuries and fractures.

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Friday, March 30, 1979
Front Page, Column 1

PAXTON blood donors needed

Clifford James PAXTON, injured in a traffic accident near Fairfield March 22 remains in critical condition at University Hospital in Iowa City.

Members of the family reported today that blood donors are badly needed to replace blood in the blood bank for that used in transfusions for the accident victim.

Those wishing to contribute blood may do so at the Jefferson County Hospital on Tuesdays, or any week day at the Ottumwa Hospital. Further information may be obtained at either hospital.

PAXTON is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon PAXTON, Route 1.

He was injured when his car ran into a tree after a two-car collision on the Glasgow Road three miles southeast of Fairfield.

PAXTON's address is ICCU Ward, Four South, University Hospitals, Iowa City.

(Note: Photo of Clifford PAXTON shown at the bottom of his page accompanied this article.)

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Monday, April 2, 1979
Page 10, Column 5

Blood Donor date listed

Persons wishing to donate blood for Clifford J. PAXTON, Fairfield, may do so on April 10 at the Jefferson County Hospital.

PAXTON was severely injured in a traffic accident March 22. He is a patient at University Hospitals in Iowa City.

Officials of the Southeast Iowa Blood Bank said they would not be drawing blood in Fairfield until April 10. Hours at the Jefferson County Hospital will be from 9 to 1 p.m.

Volunteer donors are asked to make an appointment for April 10 by calling the blood bank at the following toll-free telephone number: 800-452-1097.

Blood donated here will replace that used for PAXTON in Iowa City.

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Tuesday, April 3, 1979
Front Page, Columns 5 and 6

Clifford PAXTON, 24 --

Crash injuries fatal

Clifford James PAXTON, 24, Rural Route 1, died early this morning at University Hospital in Iowa City (note: in Johnson Co., IA).

His death was a result of injuries sustained in a traffic accident which took place southeast of Fairfield on the night of March 22. After a collision with another vehicle, his car left the road and hit a tree.

Services will be Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Raymond Funeral Home with the Rev. Keith Lingwall officiating. Burial will be in Wright Cemetery.

Visitation will be Thursday evening from 7 to 9 at the funeral home.

Clifford James PAXTON was born June 14, 1954, in Council Bluffs. He was the son of Gordon Leonard and Irma Marie EVERHART PAXTON. He was reared and educated in the Marion-Linmar School System and was a graduate of Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids in 1973.

He moved to Fairfield in November, 1978, and was employed as a mill worker at Reiff's Grain and Feed north of Fairfield. He was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Anamosa.

Survivors include his parents, one son, Joshua; a daughter, Amy; one brother, Bob PAXTON, Marion; two sisters, Mary Lucinda PAXTON, Marion; and Donetta NEIBERT, Masonville; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Duane DILLEHAY, Marion; and his great grandmother, Marie HACHMEISTER, Sioux City.

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