James "Jim" Garland Thaxton

James Garland Thaxton, 56, husband of 35 years to Wanda Mize Thaxton, died on April 24, 2022 after an extended illness. Born in Charleston, SC, he was the son of the late Emory Greene Thaxton and Peggy Ferrer Thaxton. James was a member of Gordon's Chapel United Methodist Church and was an avid Georgia Fan.  Survivors in addition to his wife include one son and daughter in law: Jake and Kameron Thaxton; siblings: Bruce (Lisa) Thaxton, Kenneth Thaxton, and Beverly (Tom) Pacheco and several nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 3PM at Gordon's Chapel United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Gordon's Chapel UMC, 6625 Nowhere Road, Hull, GA 30646 American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA  22116-7023 or the Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, GA is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com