Orville Leonard Buxton, age 79 of Collinsville, IL, born July 1, 1939 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

Orville was a 1958 Collinsville High School graduate. He retired from Collinsville Unit #10 School District as a maintenance worker. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Collinsville, could have an engaging conversation with anyone, enjoyed fishing with his family and friends, and watching Cardinal baseball.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Emma nee Herman Buxton.

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Barbara nee Logsdon Buxton, whom he married December 1, 1962; a son, David Buxton of Collinsville; a daughter, Suzanne (Greg) Jackson of Collinsville; five grandchildren: Steven Forester, Amber Buxton, Ryan Buxton, Brooke Buxton and Joe (Michelle) Jackson; 5 great-grandchildren: Oliver, Olivia, Mackenzie, Lilly and Robert; two brothers: Donald and Ronald Buxton; two brother-in-laws: Charles (Mary) Logsdon and Larry (Terri) Logsdon; numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorialvisitation will be 11am to 1pm onTuesday, July 31, 2018 at Barry Wilson Funeral Home, Maryville, IL.

Memorial service will be at 1pm following the visitation with Rev. Scott Carnes officiating.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or Priscilla's Circle and will be received at the funeral home.