PAXSON, Kevin Boyd, 59 of Centerville, Ohio passed away on November 7, 2015. Kevin graduated Wilbur Wright High School of ‘74, Miami University with B.A. in Geology ‘78 and a M.S. in Geology ‘85. Kevin worked as a Petroleum Geologist for 31 years in Louisiana and Texas. Kevin was a member of the AAVSO, Amateur Radio Extra Class Licensee, Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, and received the Eagle Scout Award in ‘74. Kevin is preceded in death by his father, Frank Paxson and step-father, Ed Foster. Kevin is survived by his daughters, Elizabeth Kear (Seth) and Taylor Paxson (Milton), mother, Avanelle Foster, brothers Terry and Michael Paxson, grandchildren, Vivian Kear and Evan Hawes, aunt, Wilma Rack, nephews/ nieces, Matt, Kaitlin, Luke and Olivia Paxson. A private service was held Friday, November 13, 2015. Online condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.