Kenneth Donald Axt

Kenneth Donald Axt went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 3, 2010. He was born in Bloomfield, New Jersey, March 21, 1924 “at home”, he would say, because “I wanted to be close to my mother.” A veteran of World War II, he served with the Army Air Corp HQ & HQ Squadron 71st Fighter Wing in England and occupied Germany. After the war Ken began his career working as a supervisor at Wyndswept Orchards in Freehold, NJ. Eventually he returned to Bloomfield, NJ to work for Monsen Refrigeration Service. From 1956-1971 he worked for Walter Kidde Company as a project coordinator for aircraft & aerospace systems. He also worked as an Expeditor for Lummus Company. In 1979 he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia to work for Walk Thru the Bible Ministries as a seminar coordinator. Ken was a long-time member of Brookdale Baptist Church in Bloomfield. He influenced the lives of many boys through his leadership service in the Christian Service Brigade. He also served his church in many ways including service on the Deacon board, Mission board, Men’s Bible Class and Bus Ministry. Ken’s parents were Robert & Mary Axt. He had three brothers; Robert, Phillip, and Richard Axt and one sister Betty Huff all of whom have preceded him in death. Ken is survived by Edith (Galloway) Axt, his loving wife of 64 years and children: Kenneth W. Axt (Carleen); Nancy Willard (Paul); Mary Ann Butz (Ronald) and David J. Axt (Wendy). His grandchildren: Shari Lynn Willard; Amy Beth Willard; Michael Axt; Karen Butz Jordan (Brian); Susan Butz; Alison Butz Lafevers (John); Heather Axt and Christine Axt and a newly born great grandchild Kyra Elizabeth Hamilton. Ken will be remembered by those who knew him for his warm friendly smile, great sense of humor and quick wit. He was a friend to everyone he met. His family is grateful for Ken’s strong example of faith in Jesus Christ, deep love of family and his servant heart. We will celebrate Kenneth’s life at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at Fellowship Bible Church, Roswell, GA. In lieu of flowers the family requests that gifts be made to Mustard Seeds & Mountains, Inc. P.O. Box 686, Northfork, WV 24868-0686.

Kenneth Donald Axt

March 21, 1924 - December 3, 2010