Paxton Snively

Paxton Snively, age 7, passed away Tuesday evening, September 20, 2011 at his home in his parent’s arms. As Paxton would have worded it, he just went “to live at the best place ever”. Born July 21, 2004 in Ashland, he was the son of Mark R. and Lisa M. (Reu) Snively. Paxton knows and loves his Savior, Jesus Christ. He found great comfort in hearing the word of God read to him, and loved to hear stories of the lives of missionaries. He attended Park Street Brethren Church. Paxton was homeschooled and had a passion for art and creating. He enjoyed riding his bicycle, building with Legos, and collecting Ty Beanie Babies. His favorite Beanie Baby was Speedster, his turtle.

In addition to his loving parents, he is survived by three brothers, Camden and Kelsey of Ashland and Justin of Chicago; grandparents, Robert and Betty Snively of Lexington and Mary Reu of Cedar Rapids, IA; uncles, David Snively of Lexington, Michael (Kim) Snively of Perrysville, Joe Reu of Walford, IA and Steve (Pam) Reu of Monticello, IA; an aunt, Janice (Jody) Strand of Toddville, IA; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert Reu.

Friends and family may visit from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday, September 25, 2011 at the Ashland Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 308 Claremont Avenue, Ashland. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Todd Ruggles officiating. Burial will follow in Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Jelloway. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations are made to Gospel for Asia, a ministry that was very special to Paxton’s heart.