Robert “David” Claxton, 71, Winchester, died Thursday, August 5, 2021 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. 

He was born January 8, 1950 at Gardner, KS, the son of Robert Lelon “Bob” and Velma “Mae” Noel Claxton.  He was a 1968 graduate of Winchester High School.  David worked as an assembly line worker for General Motors Company, Fairfax plant in Kansas City, retiring in 2006 after 32 years of service. He was currently serving as a custodian for Jefferson County North School U.S.D.# 339 since 2013. He was an avid car enthusiast, buying, restoring and selling cars and trucks. David was a member and Trustee of Oskaloosa United Methodist Church.

He married Oreta “Reta” Jean Petersen on November 3, 1968 at Winchester, She survives at the home. He is also survived by one daughter, Amy (Mike) Banks, Holton, two sons, Cory (Laura) Claxton, Oskaloosa, Caleb Claxton, Winchester, four sisters, Shirley Robertson, Winchester, Vicki (Joe) Conroy, Topeka, Sherri (Jim) Turner, “Nieci (Mike) Glasker, Winchester, six grandchildren and five great-grandsons. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson, Drake Banks, and a brother, Dennis Claxton.

Funeral Service will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Oskaloosa United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Winchester-Wise Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday at Barnett Family Funeral Home, Oskaloosa. Memorials suggested to Oskaloosa United Methodist Church or to Danny Petersen Memorial Scholarship fund in care of the Funeral Home, P.O. Box 602, Oskaloosa, KS   66066.  barnettfamilyfh.com