Jaxon Bernard Britton

Jaxon Bernard Britton, age 5, passed away on the evening on November 4, 2024 at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital from his ongoing battle with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). Jaxon was a light of joy shining on the world around him and was a true heart warrior, who fought for almost six years against the CHD, overcoming 2 heart surgeries, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), multiple other surgeries, and endless doctor’s visits. Despite these overwhelming challenges, Jaxon brought his bright smile to everything in his life.

Jaxon, the son of the luckiest parents in the world, Josh and Bridget Britton, was born November 19th, 2018 in Akron, Ohio. He attended Kindergarten at Newcomerstown East Elementary School where he loved learning in Mr. Mayse’s classroom, going to daily specials, but most of all playing outside at recess. He also took regular swim lessons at the Tuscarawas County YMCA and played T-ball on the Newcomerstown Cy Young Youth League.

Jaxon touched lives everywhere he went, despite his young age. His inquisitive nature meant he filled long car rides with endless questions about animals, space, how things work, or generally anything at all that brought wonder to his mind. He loved cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers alongside his mom, snow skiing with his family, and exploring the world any way possible. Jaxon was a builder and adventurer, whether constructing worlds and stories with his many Lego sets or making up expeditions as he drove his Power Wheels truck around the yard. He dreamed big dreams, saying he wanted to grow up to be a pilot, an astronaut, and a dad.

Jaxon is survived by his parents; Josh and Bridget Britton; grandparents- John and Barb Britton and Angela Lilley; great-grandfather- Franklin Krichbaum; aunts and uncle- Brianne and Addison Alig and Missy Richardson, cousins- Kaleigha, Kinzlee, and Eleanor Alig, Stephen Bosick, Hunter Richardson, and Bryce Smith, and even more great-aunts, great-uncles and extended family. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Buck Lilley, as well as multiple great-grandparents.

Family, friends, and others are invited to join the family in remembering Jaxon’s love together at a Memorial Celebration Service held at the Britton family property at 7993 Church Road, Newcomerstown, Ohio. Visitations will be held from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm officiated by Caleb Harper. Jaxon will be laid to rest in Earley’s Cemetery with a private family graveside service. A light meal will follow back at the Britton family property.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Children’s Heart Foundation in Jaxon’s name at weblink.donorperfect.com/FRFTH.

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