John Edwin Bloxsom

John Edwin Bloxsom, age 64 of Denton, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022.

John was born on November 1, 1957 in Camden, NJ. John was the rock of his family and had one of the most infectious smiles and laughs. He was a former owner/operator of Colonial Materials in Pleasant Garden before retiring. He liked to hire local folks and was a mentor to many of them. When he wasn’t working, he was an avid fisherman and hunter. John loved working in his garden and enjoyed giving away much of what was grown to family, friends, neighbors, and organizations. John loved working on the family land, riding his tractor, playing guitar and singing. He is a member at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Lexington where he served on the parish council, finance committee, and sang in the choir. John loved his family and adored his eight grandchildren. John is preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Ann Bloxsom.

John is survived by his wife of 42 years, Karen Hunter Bloxsom; children, Jaimie Malone of Raleigh, John Ryan (Becca) Bloxsom of Granite Quarry, and Kaitlin (Justin) Grant of Denton; grandchildren, Michael John, Cole, John Ellis, Peytan, Charlotte, Callen, Vera, and Edith; father, John Bloxsom, Sr.; mother, Kathleen Doyle; sister, Kathy (Gene) Barber of Hammonton, NJ; brother, Brian Bloxsom of Asheville; and his brother-in-law and right hand man of the home, Bill Hunter.

A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Our Lady of the Rosary, 619 S. Main St., Lexington, NC.

Memorials may be made in John’s honor to Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 619 S. Main St., Lexington, NC 27292