William Franklin Buxton was born in Detroit Michigan on June 17,1915 to James Franklin and Annie (McKenney) Buxton. Williams's first job around age 14 was as a messenger for the Detroit Telegraph Company. He was drafted (draft #2) for WWII and served overseas: where he was a part of Gen. Pattons 3rd Army. Thru his sister Grace he met his future wife Virginia Lee Garrison. They were married on Nov. 14, 1950 in a quite ceremony in Plymouth Michigan. To this union they produced 5 children in 8 years. Mr Buxton was a supervisor for American Metal Products. The term "happy go lucky" could have been coined for William "Bill" Buxton. At age 50 he developed kidney troubles and was hospitalized for months: as a result he died from a blood clot to his lungs. He is survived by his widow Virginia: a son and 4 daughters running in ages from 12 to 4: an older sister Grace and younger brother James.
Obit from newspaper
“William F. Buxton
William Franklin Buxton, 31024 Dorais St. Livonia, died August 9, 1965 in Mt. Carmel Hospital at the age of 50, after a short illness.
Born in Detroit on June 17, 1915, he was the son of James H. Buxton and Anna McKenney. He moved to Livonia in 1956 from Farmington and was a supervisor with American Metal Products.
Surviving Mr. Buxton are his wife, Virginia L (Garrison) and one son and four daughters, all at home; his mother, Mrs. Anna Andrews of Oak Park, and one sister , Mrs. Grace Hulan, of Ferndale, and one brother, James of Oak Park.
Funeral Services will be held from the Schrader Funeral Home today, Wednesday, August 11 at 2 p.m. with burial in Riverside Cemetery.”
From the newspaper "Ampress"
"William F Buxton Is Lost To AMP (American Products Company)
William "Bill" Buxton, a flamboyant personality whose hearty greetings and cheerful attitude readily won him many friends throughout the plant, passed away early in August.
Bill is best remembered for his supervisory work in the Eaton Axel Dept. where he was foreman for about 10 years. During those years he achieved high esteem among employees.
One of the characteristics was the ability to chastise an employee one minute and be on the friendliest terms with him the next. Bill was the type who would sport a pugnacacious attitude over a cheerful spirit.
Joining AMP in June 1948, Mr. Buxton worked as a press operator, truck driver, a centerless grinder operator, die settler and at other occupations.
His first supervisory job came in February 1950. In February 1955 he retained the foreman's position, going on salary in October 1960.
Surviving the amiable supervisor are his wife, Virginia and five children. They live at 31024 Dorais, Livonia.
Bill was born in June 1915 and died Aug 9."
Obit from newspaper
“William F. Buxton
William Franklin Buxton, 31024 Dorais St. Livonia, died August 9, 1965 in Mt. Carmel Hospital at the age of 50, after a short illness.
Born in Detroit on June 17, 1915, he was the son of James H. Buxton and Anna McKenney. He moved to Livonia in 1956 from Farmington and was a supervisor with American Metal Products.
Surviving Mr. Buxton are his wife, Virginia L (Garrison) and one son and four daughters, all at home; his mother, Mrs. Anna Andrews of Oak Park, and one sister , Mrs. Grace Hulan, of Ferndale, and one brother, James of Oak Park.
Funeral Services will be held from the Schrader Funeral Home today, Wednesday, August 11 at 2 p.m. with burial in Riverside Cemetery.”
From the newspaper "Ampress"
"William F Buxton Is Lost To AMP (American Products Company)
William "Bill" Buxton, a flamboyant personality whose hearty greetings and cheerful attitude readily won him many friends throughout the plant, passed away early in August.
Bill is best remembered for his supervisory work in the Eaton Axel Dept. where he was foreman for about 10 years. During those years he achieved high esteem among employees.
One of the characteristics was the ability to chastise an employee one minute and be on the friendliest terms with him the next. Bill was the type who would sport a pugnacacious attitude over a cheerful spirit.
Joining AMP in June 1948, Mr. Buxton worked as a press operator, truck driver, a centerless grinder operator, die settler and at other occupations.
His first supervisory job came in February 1950. In February 1955 he retained the foreman's position, going on salary in October 1960.
Surviving the amiable supervisor are his wife, Virginia and five children. They live at 31024 Dorais, Livonia.
Bill was born in June 1915 and died Aug 9."
William Franklin Buxton was born in Detroit Michigan on June 17,1915 to James Franklin and Annie (McKenney) Buxton. Williams's first job around age 14 was as a messenger for the Detroit Telegraph Company. He was drafted (draft #2) for WWII and served overseas: where he was a part of Gen. Pattons 3rd Army. Thru his sister Grace he met his future wife Virginia Lee Garrison. They were married on Nov. 14, 1950 in a quite ceremony in Plymouth Michigan. To this union they produced 5 children in 8 years. Mr Buxton was a supervisor for American Metal Products. The term "happy go lucky" could have been coined for William "Bill" Buxton. At age 50 he developed kidney troubles and was hospitalized for months: as a result he died from a blood clot to his lungs. He is survived by his widow Virginia: a son and 4 daughters running in ages from 12 to 4: an older sister Grace and younger brother James.
Obit from newspaper
“William F. Buxton
William Franklin Buxton, 31024 Dorais St. Livonia, died August 9, 1965 in Mt. Carmel Hospital at the age of 50, after a short illness.
Born in Detroit on June 17, 1915, he was the son of James H. Buxton and Anna McKenney. He moved to Livonia in 1956 from Farmington and was a supervisor with American Metal Products.
Surviving Mr. Buxton are his wife, Virginia L (Garrison) and one son and four daughters, all at home; his mother, Mrs. Anna Andrews of Oak Park, and one sister , Mrs. Grace Hulan, of Ferndale, and one brother, James of Oak Park.
Funeral Services will be held from the Schrader Funeral Home today, Wednesday, August 11 at 2 p.m. with burial in Riverside Cemetery.”
From the newspaper "Ampress"
"William F Buxton Is Lost To AMP (American Products Company)
William "Bill" Buxton, a flamboyant personality whose hearty greetings and cheerful attitude readily won him many friends throughout the plant, passed away early in August.
Bill is best remembered for his supervisory work in the Eaton Axel Dept. where he was foreman for about 10 years. During those years he achieved high esteem among employees.
One of the characteristics was the ability to chastise an employee one minute and be on the friendliest terms with him the next. Bill was the type who would sport a pugnacacious attitude over a cheerful spirit.
Joining AMP in June 1948, Mr. Buxton worked as a press operator, truck driver, a centerless grinder operator, die settler and at other occupations.
His first supervisory job came in February 1950. In February 1955 he retained the foreman's position, going on salary in October 1960.
Surviving the amiable supervisor are his wife, Virginia and five children. They live at 31024 Dorais, Livonia.
Bill was born in June 1915 and died Aug 9."
Obit from newspaper
“William F. Buxton
William Franklin Buxton, 31024 Dorais St. Livonia, died August 9, 1965 in Mt. Carmel Hospital at the age of 50, after a short illness.
Born in Detroit on June 17, 1915, he was the son of James H. Buxton and Anna McKenney. He moved to Livonia in 1956 from Farmington and was a supervisor with American Metal Products.
Surviving Mr. Buxton are his wife, Virginia L (Garrison) and one son and four daughters, all at home; his mother, Mrs. Anna Andrews of Oak Park, and one sister , Mrs. Grace Hulan, of Ferndale, and one brother, James of Oak Park.
Funeral Services will be held from the Schrader Funeral Home today, Wednesday, August 11 at 2 p.m. with burial in Riverside Cemetery.”
From the newspaper "Ampress"
"William F Buxton Is Lost To AMP (American Products Company)
William "Bill" Buxton, a flamboyant personality whose hearty greetings and cheerful attitude readily won him many friends throughout the plant, passed away early in August.
Bill is best remembered for his supervisory work in the Eaton Axel Dept. where he was foreman for about 10 years. During those years he achieved high esteem among employees.
One of the characteristics was the ability to chastise an employee one minute and be on the friendliest terms with him the next. Bill was the type who would sport a pugnacacious attitude over a cheerful spirit.
Joining AMP in June 1948, Mr. Buxton worked as a press operator, truck driver, a centerless grinder operator, die settler and at other occupations.
His first supervisory job came in February 1950. In February 1955 he retained the foreman's position, going on salary in October 1960.
Surviving the amiable supervisor are his wife, Virginia and five children. They live at 31024 Dorais, Livonia.
Bill was born in June 1915 and died Aug 9."
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