Roger Brooks Buxton
Roger Brooks Buxton, of Akron, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, March 2, 2024, at Mt Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, with family at his bedside.
He was born on April 12, 1948, in Cleveland, to Carroll and Necia (nee Long) Buxton.
Roger married Diane (nee Timmons) Buxton in 1986; they were married 25 years until her passing in 2011.
Roger leaves behind his sons, Adam (Lacie) Buxton, of Austin, Texas, Todd (Kelly) Buxton, of Pataskala, Ohio, and Brian (Kendra) Renner, of Auburn Township; brother, Bruce (Liz) Buxton, of Mattawan, Mich.; grandchildren, Lauren, Tyler, Alistair, Logan and Jamie Buxton; nephews, Patrick (Sandra) Buxton, Peter (Ariel) Buxton; and niece, Pamela (Eric) Bretz.
Also surviving is the mother of Adam and Todd, Frances (nee Grochocki) Buxton.
Roger graduated from Chagrin Falls High School and received his Bachelor of Business Administration from Kent State University.
Roger had a lifelong career in commercial real estate lending, starting at Cleveland Trust, then moving to Dollar Bank, Bank One and Huntington National Bank. He retired from the industry as a partner at AmeriCommercial Capital.
Roger was proceeded in death by his parents; wife, Diane; brother-in-law, Mitchell Timmons; and father-in-law, George Timmons.
A Celebration of Life Ceremony will take place at Morton Cemetery, 10620 Bell Road, Newbury Township, on May 11, 2024, at 11 a.m.
All are welcome for food and fellowship immediately following ceremony at Newbury United Community Church, 14916 Auburn Road, Newbury.
Memorial contributions are requested to the Newbury United Community Church or any charity of your choice.
