Virgil Laxton, age 73, of Matewan, West Virginia was called home to be with our Lord on April 17, 2011. He was surrounded by his loving family at his Columbus residence, where he has lived for the last 45 years. He owned and operated Laxton Sheet Metal Co. for 50 years, was an avid fisherman, hunter and archer. He was a member of God's Holiness Church in Obetz. Preceded in death by parents, D. E. and Myrtle (Skaggs) Laxton; brother, French Edward Laxton; sister, Maxine Miller; great-grandson, Noah Laxton. Survived by wife of 51 years, Hazel Yvonne "Sis" Laxton; daughters, Hazel Michelle Laxton, Rhonda (Jeff) Crago; grandchildren, Yvonne and Mackenzie Laxton, Haley, Garrett and Kendall Crago; great-granddaughter, Aiyannah Laxton; many nieces, nephews and friends. Family and friends may call Thursday, April 21, 2011 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at O. R. WOODYARD CO. SOUTH CHAPEL, 1346 South High Street, where service will be held Friday at 11am. Pastor William Garren officiating. Interment Reber Hill Cemetery in Ashville, OH. Cemetery Details Reber Hill Cemetery Ashville, OH Loading map Previous Events Visitation APR 21. 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET) O. R. Woodyard Co. Funeral & Cremation Services - South Chapel 1346 S. High St. Columbus, OH 43207 Loading map Visitation APR 21. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (ET) O. R. Woodyard Co. Funeral & Cremation Services - South Chapel 1346 S. High St. Columbus, OH 43207 Loading map Memorial Service APR 22. 11:00 AM (ET) O. R. Woodyard Co. Funeral & Cremation Services - South Chapel 1346 S. High St. Columbus, OH 43207 Loading map