of West Memphis, AR
September 20, 1988 - July 7, 2022
Jay Paxton Marotti was born on September 20, 1988, in Memphis, Tn. He is the son of Randy Marotti and the late Rosemary Marotti. He was welcomed home to a host of loving Aunts, Uncles and cousins. He has one sister Shelby McCuiston Ward, a brother-in-law, Chris, and one niece, Averie Ward. His maternal grandparents are the late Lois Gipson and the late Egbert ''Pug'' Gipson of Stuttgart, AR. His paternal grandparents are the late Mary Marotti and the late John Marotti of Crawfordsville. He has a younger brother, Lucas Marotti.
Paxton was a happy and smart young man all through school. He made many lifelong friends at Bragg Elementary. At West Jr High he won many Math awards and made other lifelong friends. He was the West Memphis High School Blue Devil mascot and played in the band. He was exceptional at the Saxophone and played at Christmas as family arrived. He transferred to Marion High School and became the Soccer captain and led the Marion Maniacs.
Paxton became a world traveler in college. He spent two weeks in China on a humanitarian trip with classmates and a teacher. He also went to Ecuador and spent a year living in Spain attending the University of Huelva. He received a degree in International Business with a minor in Spanish.
Paxton had a love of cooking and worked at several restaurants in Nashville where he made the best of friends. He had recently been hired to manage a new restaurant in Nashville and was training.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Hearts of Epilepsy foundation at 80 Monroe Ave suite 405 Memphis, Tn 38103.
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55 Condolence(s)
Anonymous
Friday, August 5, 2022
I think everyone will remember you as a well-liked, sharp dressed, and straightforward person. I'll remember you for the empire we almost built, once upon a time. you did good JP. keep an eye on me.
Milton and Shannon Morgan
Sunday, July 31, 2022
Randy and family, we have spoken but we wanted you to know that our thoughts are with you and your family. If you need anything, please call.
Vivian Marotti Smithey
Saturday, July 30, 2022
We are so sorry to hear this sad news
Our love and prayers go out to all of you, Randy and family.
Vivian and Bobby
Johnny & Sandra Marotti
Saturday, July 30, 2022
Shelby and family, Johnny and I are very sadden by the sudden death of Paxton and are praying for your family as he will be greatly missed. We do know what you are going thru as we did with our beloved Jonathan. We love you. Johnny & Sandra Marotti.
Donnie Crayton
Saturday, July 30, 2022
My Life long friend, My Brother and Classmate of 20yrs We’ve known each other, the process of losing you truly still hurts greatly, But I know GOD has welcomed you into his beautiful home of Heaven and you no longer are suffering from any pain, I will forever love you and I will never forget you ever and I know someday I will see you again and we will be able to laugh and joke like we use too, Get your rest my Brother I love you very much and I will miss you so much I’ll see you again Pac-Man 💜💜
Hope Mitchell
Saturday, July 30, 2022
Pax,
You were one of a kind. So full of life, happy, and kind hearted. Shelby, I am continuously sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your entire family at this time. Rest In Peace Pax. I wish I could be there today to say goodbye.
With love,
Hope Mitchell
Jimmy & Meredith Leach
Friday, July 29, 2022
Dear Shelby and family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your brother Paxton. You and your family are in our prayers and we are sending lots of love during this time.
Jimmy & Meredith Leach
Vinny Aguilar
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Hey you guys I’m so sorry for your loss. RIP my friend see you on the other side. Love you guys
Matt Mcauley
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Shelby Chris and Avery and family so very sorry for your loss from my family to yours our prayers are with you at this very difficult time.. time does heal all but it does take a very long time just remember Paxton and the good times n know he’s n a better place..
Shannon Harvey
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Prayers for Shelby, Chris, and Avery. Love y'all
Ashley Cox
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Fly high Paxton and keep them laughing up there.
Lesa Pope
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Randy, I am so very sorry to hear this about Paxton. I definitely know the pain you are in and if you need a shoulder or need to talk I’m only a phone call away. I love you dearly and you are in my thoughts and prayers!!!
Robert and Glenda Bloodworth
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Our thought and prayers are with the family.
Katelyn Woodmansee
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Paxton Cline that’s what I will forever call you. Thank you for just being authentically you always. I will forever admire & laugh when I think back to our big road trip. I am forever grateful for your friendship & the light that shined from within you.
Tawanna Williams
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Prayers for this sweet family. Paxton was a friend and brother to my brothers. Shelby and Ave and family please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Patti Abell
Monday, July 25, 2022
Dear Shelby, Chris and Averie, Dennis and I send our sincere condolences for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. RIP dear Paxton. Always Patti
John McAuley
Monday, July 25, 2022
Shelby and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family in this difficult time.
Mike & Pam Deen
Monday, July 25, 2022
We are so very sorry for the loss of your brother. You are in our prayers.
Jason & MaryMargaret Church
Monday, July 25, 2022
Continuous prayers for your family. When we think of Paxton we think of some of our fondest memories. You will forever live in our family’s heart and we will continue to tell stories about our time together on this earth. Thankful for our most recent time together and getting to meet our son, Joshua.
We love and miss you Pax.
The Church Family.
Jenni & Spence Held
Monday, July 25, 2022
We were so heartbroken to hear the news about Paxton. I know how special he was to you, y’all were so close!! You and your family are in our thoughts & prayers.
Dawn Martin Lehr
Monday, July 25, 2022
Paxton lived directly behind me when he was young. Sooo cute and sweet. I had a open door policy thru my back door for Paxton. I kept a cookie jar which I still have, and he would go in and out to grab a cookie. To this day when I look at that jar I always think of him. Later in life when I ran into him he still remembered the cookie jar. When I would run into him later in life it always made my heart happy! Cherish all your good memories of him and always speak of him. Love and prayers to all of you. God Bless ðŸ™ðŸ»
Holly A Dawson
Monday, July 25, 2022
Randy and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family in this difficult time.
Holly Baskins Dawson
Donnie, Gina, Courtney,K.K. Bailey
Sunday, July 24, 2022
Randy,
We are all so sorry for your loss
Jo Zachary
Saturday, July 23, 2022
Randy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my prayers.
Carolyn Bloodworth
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Randy, I so sorry to hear this. Let you know you and the family are in our prayer.
Andy Luttrell
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Paxton was a very nice young man and gentle. Prayers for his family members and special. He spent time at our house with our daughter in his high school years. Our family will miss him. Hi sister Shelby was a great mentor for him.
Sincerely,
Sherri and Andy Luttrell
Curtis and Kim Holt
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Our prayers for love and comfort are with Paxton’s family and all the many loved ones he has left behind here. Our hearts are hurting due to the loss of our friend. May the peace that passes all understanding be with the entire family, as well as his friends. God be with you all in the days ahead.
Shelby Ward
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
I love you forever and always. I will celebrate your life every chance I get and never let your memory be forgotten.
William "Bubba" Boyce
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Another young soul has left us too soon. Paxton was an amazing person. Many great memories shared while playing soccer with you at Marion High School. Rest easy Paxton and may God lift your family and friends up during this time! Prayers to the Marotti family!
Jenny Marotti Fraley
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Shelby, Chris, Averie and Family
My heart is so broken for each of you. Paxton was definitely one of a kind. I am praying that God covers you all with peace, strength and comfort in the days to come. I have lots of great memories that I will forever cherish. Though he’s gone, he will still live on in your hearts with the love and the memories he left you. Cherish every moment you had and cherish those memories, because they will give you the power to carry on. When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel who watches over us in heaven. May you take comfort in the realization that now you have one of the most amazing angels to watch over all of you. We may not know why he had to leave us so soon, but we pray that you will be comforted and lifted up by God. During this painful time of your loss please know you are in our prayers and thoughts everyday. You are not alone. We love you, Jenny, Amelia, Andrew, Levi, and Demi
Kamecia
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Hurt my heart when I heard you were gone…I’ve known you since kindergarten man..you were such an awesome guy, witty, hilarious, and kind. Generally a very fun person to be around..see you on the other side homie..you will truly be missed 😔
Kevon Galberth
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
One hell of a guy, and even greater friend, never judged me or told anyone about the things we discussed as men. I appreciate you being there for me and so many others wish I could’ve been there more for you man. I know you looking down smiling. More life my brother. More life.
Chris Anderson
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Gonna miss you bro and all them times we talked about them Grizzlies and Titans….
MyKeya Henderson
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Your love, enthusiasm, and spirit are truly unmatched. WMHS Class of 2007 would not have been the AMAZING class it was without you. Your uncanny ability to touch everyone you encounter in a very special way is a rare, prodigious trait that only a beautiful soul such as yours can possess. I’m extremely grateful to have known you and even more blessed to have had the opportunity to experience your perfect, contagious laughter and boundless love. You’ve left an unforgettable mark on me and the lives of SO MANY others. Rest peacefully, Paxton. May your spirit and legacy remain with us all. Until we meet again. Much love!
Sue Henley
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Shelby and family. I am one of your mom's cousins on the Bridgman side. So sorry for your loss. Losing a brother is a terrible heartache. I didn't know Paxton but from what I have been reading he was a fine your man. Your days will be filled with sorrow but maybe you can pull from your memory all the blessed times you two had together. Praying for you to get through these next days. Your cousin Sue.
Bart Beier
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Randy I'm so sorry for your loss.
Agne & Grayson & Family
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Dear Shelby, Chris, Avary and Family! You are in our thoughts celebrating Paxton’s Lifeâ¤ï¸
Shelby you were so amazing in expressing Your Love to Your Brother😘 Sending our Prayers to You Guys😘
Steve Wilbanks
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Hate to hear that the world lost another great person. I'll always remember Jr. HIgh and High School with you man. Fly high Paxton.
Allie Grigsby
Monday, July 11, 2022
Prayers and most sincere condolences to you, Shelby, along with the rest of his family and ALL of his many friends. Paxton was definitely a character! He was one of my first friends growing up and one that I’ll never forget. RIP Paxton
Alisa Spence
Monday, July 11, 2022
God Bless all of his family. Paxton was a fine young man. My prayers are with you all!
Alice and Ronny Edwards
Monday, July 11, 2022
Dear Shelby, Chris and Avery,
My heart hurts for your sweet family . I’m praying for all of you .
I have a special memory of Paxton at West Memphis Christian School with your mom waiting for you after school . He always had a big smile on his little face . He was a happy little boy. I think he might have been about 4 years old . My the Lord give you all the strength you need for each new day.
Casting all your care on him, for he cares for you. 1 Peter5:7
Love you all,
Ronny and Alice Edwards
Carla McCollum Hicks
Monday, July 11, 2022
The sun won’t shine as bright, the lights will look dim.
I still can’t find the words to say, but God , watch over him. He was such a sweet little boy and I always loved being around him . Pax you grew up to be a handsome, smart young man and the world is going to be a little more boring it seems without you from all the photos I’ve seen with many versions of what I’d call 2 Live Crew. Lord please watch over this family in the days to come as they face yet another difficult time. Poor Shelby God love you , it’s just keeps raining on your parade. I love you Pax and I’ll see ya later (Lil boy)! You will always be that to me.
Carla Beth
Mike and Kay Dragges
Monday, July 11, 2022
Randy,
We are so saddened to hear about Paxton's passing . We pray that you feel the comfort and peace that can only come from God.
Alice and Ronny Edwards
Monday, July 11, 2022
Dear Shelby, Chris and Avery,
My heart hurts for your sweet family . I’m praying for all of you .
I have a special memory of Paxton at West Memphis Christian School with your mom waiting for you after school . He always had a big smile on his little face . He was a happy little boy. I think he might have been about 4 years old . My the Lord give you all the strength you need for each new day.
Casting all your care on him, for he cares for you. 1 Peter5:7
Love you all,
Ronny and Alice Edwards
Ian smithson
Monday, July 11, 2022
Mrs.ward
prayers go out for your family and Paxton is a great person he was one of the first older guys that was always nice to me when I first moved to Arkansas he taught me a lot in soccer and around school. I always looked up to him growing up and thought of him as a friend he is loved and so is your family.
Love and prayers
The Smithson family
Andy and Anna Rawls
Monday, July 11, 2022
We love you sweet boy and cherish our time together. See you in heaven.
Mrs Anna and Mr Andy
Linda Jackson
Monday, July 11, 2022
I am still at a loss of words to explain how I feel over this huge loss in our family but one thing keeps coming to mind and it gives me comfort.
“ To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.â€
Rest In Peace Paxton.
Comfort and God’s peace be upon his Shelby, Chris, and Avery.
Melanie Walls
Monday, July 11, 2022
Shelby we send our love and prayers! Such a wonderful young man who won’t be forgotten! We have another Angel watching over us now. â¤ï¸
Kim Mitchell
Monday, July 11, 2022
Still can’t believe he’s gone. I know you will miss him. Love you
Shelby Ward
Monday, July 11, 2022
I love you forever and always. I will celebrate your life every chance I get and never let your memory be forgotten.
Wanda Marion
Monday, July 11, 2022
Randy I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Paxton. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nicole Benton
Monday, July 11, 2022
Class of 2007 lost a great one. Heartbreaking to see. Praying for family and friends!
Riley Cole
Monday, July 11, 2022
My deepest condolences to Randy and the rest of the family. Paxton was an amazing soul and he is deeply missed.
Nannette & OD Baker
Monday, July 11, 2022
We wish to extend our condolences to the family at this time. May you be comforted by the knowledge that soon death will be no more. Never again will we have to bury our loved ones. God makes this wonderful promise to us in Isaiah 25:8 “He will swallow up death forever!â€
I hope you find solace in these words. Our prayers are with the family.
Teresa McCain
Monday, July 11, 2022
Paxton was a joy to teach in my classroom and a kind, considerate, helpful friend to his fellow classmates. It’s with great sadness that I learn of his passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family and I pray for God’s comfort and peace for those who knew and loved him. He was a wonderful young man.