Zachary, LA - Joe Walter Saxton, Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 30, 2025. Joe was born in Yazoo County, Mississippi on February 24, 1932. He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence Andrew Saxton and Lula Harper Saxton, three older brothers, two older sisters, two younger brothers, and his middle son Jeffery Harold Saxton. In 1955 He met Kathrine Lollar and she became his life long friend and wife. They had 5 children together. Joe W. Saxton, Jr (Buddy) ( Karen Lofton), Jeffery Harold Saxton (Karen Davis), Sonya Kay Saxton, Tamora Saxton Pope (Burton Pope), Mitchell Saxton (Lisa Raynor-Keck). Joe leaves behind a legacy of a loving wife of 68 years, 4 children and spouses, 11 grandchildren and spouses, 32 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, as well as a myriad of extended family and friends. Visitation will be held at Charlet Funeral home in Zachary, Louisiana on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 10-12. The service will immediately follow. A graveside service will be held at Azalea Cemetery in Zachary, Louisiana following the service. Dr. Eddie Wren from First Baptist of Zachary will perform the service.