Alvin “Al” Edward Laxson

life story

Known as Al

Al passed away on August 13, 2022. He was born May 25, 1938 in Clifton, TX to Lewis E. and Annie Laxson. Al spent his childhood in Mosheim, Texas. He received a football scholarship, but decided to join the army after high school. He spent his army time stationed in Italy, and learned to speak Italian. He worked at Bell Helicopter before retiring to the Texas coast and eventually Hamilton, Texas.

Al had many hobbies and interests. He won the Mr. Fort Worth bodybuilding competition and played football for the Fort Worth Texans. He coached little league sports, participated in YMCA Indian guides, and built a neighborhood gym in his garage. While living on the Texas coast, he sailed the Caribbean in his green sailboat he affectionately named Algae.

Al is survived by his two children Debbie Dionne and Alan “Scott” Carlson; 2 grandchildren, Marci Dionne and Nicole Dionne. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Bill Laxson.

A celebration of life will be held at a future date.