JAMES KENNETH PAXTON, 83, of Spencer, West Virginia,,passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at the Miletree Center in Spencer. He was born August 13, 1937 in Spencer, a son of the late Worthy Porter Paxton and Lessie Ann (Kessell) Paxton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ona Gae (Settles) Paxton; brothers, Paul Brooks Paxton and Robert Allen Paxton; sisters, Virginia Oleda Miller, Retha Mae Paxton, Nina Ellen Bartlett, and Faye Ermadean Roberts; daughter-in-law, Deloris Kaye (McCumbers) Paxton; along with several nieces, nephews, and brothers-in-law. Surviving are children, Marvin (Melinda) Paxton, Steven (Carolyn) Paxton, and Paul (Shannon) Paxton; grandchildren, Marvin (Monica) Paxton, Jr., Matthew (Samantha) Paxton, Elizabeth Paxton, and Alicia Paxton; great-grandchildren, Emmett , Brooklynn, and Aleiyah Paxton; and siblings, Alice Ferrell and Gladys (Ed) West. James graduated from Spencer High School and was employed by Kellwood Company for over 40 years. He enjoyed watching WVU basketball, attending gospel sings, reading, and the time he spent with friends each morning at the Country Table. Service will be at 12:00 noon on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home in Spencer with Pastor Jack Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in the Eventide Cemetery in Spencer. Visiting is two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Roane County Library, 110 Parking Plaza, Spencer, WV 25276.