Adam Paul Laxton

It is with great sorrow we announce the unexpected passing of our son, Adam Paul Laxton. Adam was born on July 25,1995 in Orlando, Florida at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and passed away June 7, 2023, at age 27. Adam was blessed with both recent and life-long friendships. In the week since we lost him, people have reached out to share so many stories of his loyalty and commitment to those he called “friend”. He was never too busy to return a call or be present for someone in need of support or just a good laugh. He attended Blankner School K-8, WR Boone High School, Valencia College, Tallahassee Community College, and Florida State University. The outpouring of support from coaches, faculty and former classmates has been amazing. Adam was a high energy individual who enjoyed anything outdoors and anything with lots of action. He could never sit still. If there was zip line, mountain trail, beach, water sport or ballgame, you could count on him to be in the mix. He developed a passion for running at age 14 and was a 4-year varsity letterman in high school. In his adult life, his commitment to a “good run” was equal parts exercise and stress relief. He had a love for all things FSU Seminoles, UK Basketball, Boston Celtics, college baseball, and the New York Yankees. In recent years he earned the nickname “dog whisperer” for his ability to work with rescue animals and help find them homes. He was inseparable from his current dog, Ralph the Rescue. Adam will be remembered for his incredible resilience. When met with disappointment he would pick himself up, dust off and move on to Plan B. Adam is survived by his parents, Darrell and Angela Laxton of Orlando. He is also mourned by his extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins from the DiMeo and Laxton families. In recent years, Adam reached out and was welcomed by his biological family. Sharing our loss is Diane and her grandson Isaac, his sister Nicole (Glenn)and their three beautiful daughters, and several additional family members he recently met. We look forward to meeting them all in the future. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled for later this summer to allow everyone time to process his loss. In keeping with Adam’s lifestyle and demeanor, this will be a casual event for friends and family to share their favorite stories and memories. If interested, donations can be made to Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida in memory of Adam Laxton. This organization provided him with both of his childhood pets and wonderful memories. https://www.grrmf.org/donate/ And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

Adam Paul Laxton

July 25, 1995 - June 7, 2023