John Axford Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Axford of Rockford, Illinois, born in Elgin, Illinois, who passed away on February 11, 2023, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Axford to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, John E. Axford and Margaret Zimmerli Axford; his wife Joyce C. Harms; and his grandson Shannon Epperson. He is survived by : his former life partner Marilyn Smith; his stepchildren, Josiah Smith (Cheryl) and Susannah Smith Chambers; his grandchildren, Zachary Smith, Noah Smith, Aubrey Smith Wade, Jarron Chambers, Alishah Chambers Mays and Janson Chambers; his children, Timothy Axford (Loni) and Susan Axford Epperson; his grandchildren, Jill Epperson Kellum (Scott) and Kevin Epperson; and his great grandchildren, Harper Kellum and Adriel Kellum.