David Lee Claxton, 47, of Lebanon, Missouri died Friday, January 23, 2026, in Lebanon, Missouri.
He was born December 16, 1978 in St. Charles, Missouri to Clifford Lee Claxton and Dorothy (Schwartze) Schechterly.
On October 14, 2006, he was united in marriage to Rebecca Brown.
Those preceding him in death include his paternal grandparents, Clifford and Letha Claxton; maternal grandparents, Cletus and Florentine Schwartze; and his dear Aunt Freeda Myers.
David served in the Air Force National Guard, achieving the rank of Airman Staff Sergeant. He attended the Air Force Fire Academy and continued his education, earning a bachelor’s degree in Fire Science. During this time, he also volunteered with the Lake Saint Louis Fire Department. A devoted stay-at-home father, David found joy in creating family traditions—whether it was forming a fantasy football league, hosting Memorial Day gatherings, or welcoming friends and family to his home for football holidays.
He is survived by his loving wife of nineteen years, Rebecca Nicole (Brown) Claxton; his son, Dominic Thomas Claxton of the home; his son, Jonathon Detrick Claxton of Fostoria, Ohio; his father, Clifford Lee Claxton and his wife Irene (Flemon) of Lebanon; his mother, Dorothy (Schwartze) Schechterly and husband Gary of Lake Saint Louis, Missouri; and his sister, Melanie Renee (Claxton) Jelinek and husband Eric of Nixa, Missouri; other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services for David Lee Claxton will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Shadel’s Colonial Chapel with Rev. Gary Sheets officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Memorial Park with military honors provided by the United States Air Force.
Visitation will begin at 12 p.m. until service time, also on Saturday, at Shadel’s Colonial Chapel.
Memorials have been suggested to David’s family for his son’s education fund. Donations can be left at or mailed to Shadel’s Colonial Chapel, 1001 N. Lynn or P.O. Box 948, Lebanon, Missouri 65536. (Please make checks payable to Rebecca Claxton).
Arrangements are under the direction of Shadel’s Colonial Chapel of Lebanon. Sign guest book at www.shadelscolonialchapel.com.
