Edgar T. “Cowboy” Saxton Jr.
July 24, 1936 - February 6, 2026
Edgar T. “Cowboy” Saxton Jr., age 89, of Delaware City, DE, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026.
Born in Wilmington, DE, on July 24, 1936, he was a son of the late Edgar T. and Eva L. (Walker) Saxton, Sr. Edgar proudly served in the United States Air National Guard. He made his career as a carpenter with Carpenter’s Local #626 until his retirement in 1996.
A pillar of the community, Edgar spent 63 years as a dedicated member of the Delaware City Lions Club. He also spent 63 years as a life member of the Delaware City Fire Company. Edgar was a man of faith and member of the Delaware City Presbyterian Church. He also enjoyed being a member of the University of Delaware Touchdown Club.
In addition to his parents, Edgar was preceded in death by siblings, Beatrice Hasting, Ellis Saxton, and Francis Walker. His loving wife of 45 years, Charlene M. (Evans) Saxton, passed away two days after him on February 8, 2026. He is survived by his children, Tina Akers (Rick), Paul Allen (Tammy), and Amy Boyer (John); and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 12 noon on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the Delaware City Fire Company, 815 5th Street, Delaware City, DE, where a funeral service for Edgar and Charlene will begin at 12 noon. Interment will follow in Delaware City Cemetery, 530 West Clinton Street, Delaware City, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Edgar’s memory to the Delaware City Lions Club, P.O. Box 338, Delaware City, DE 19706.
Rita Lambdin
See message under Charlene’s obituary.💔🙏
Dawn M. Sexton
Tina, I am so very sorry and saddened for both of your devastating losses. Sending my sincerest condolences and a big hug. Much love to you!! And to your entire family.
Marilou Cornog
What a nice and friendly man he was
He will be missed
Sorry for your loss
Philip CRUCHLEY
R IP Lion Edgar we had fun doing Lion projects
Tony Gary
Edgar, you were one of the pillars of Delaware City. The town will truly miss your presence.
Tim MacQueen
Paul and Tammy,
My condolences to you and your entire family. Tim & Marsha MacQueen