Earl “Robert” Claxton, 70, of Corydon, Indiana, died Friday, April 17, 2026, at his home in Corydon.  He was born September 12, 1955 in Banbury, England.  He was a retired corrections officer at Branchville Correctional Facility near Tell City, Indiana after 42 years.  Robert loved golfing, hunting, fishing, gardening, landscaping, playing pool and cards, his man cave, and a good bourbon and Diet Coke.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Duane Claxton and Barbara Joan Phillips Nicholson; and his twin brother, Earl Richard Claxton.

 

Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Debbie Shanahan Claxton; his stepdaughter, Kelly Gugel; his grandson, Walker Ballard; his brother, Steven Claxton (Sue); his sisters, Cheryl Eickler (Scott) and Julie Hopper (Steve); several nieces and nephews; and his faithful dog companion, Maggie.

 

Robert will have two visitations and funerals.

 

The first funeral will be at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, 226 West Campbell Street, Paoli, Indiana 47454, with visitation before the funeral beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

 

The second funeral will be at 6:00 p.m. Friday, April 24, 2026, at Beanblossom-Cesar Funeral Home, 201 North Oak Street, Corydon, Indiana 47112, with visitation before the funeral beginning at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

 

The family requests that expressions of sympathy be made to your local humane society.