Douglas Lee Laxson, 59, of Waco passed away Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010 at a local hospital. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, at White Rock Cemetery in Ross, Texas, with Father Timothy Vaverek officiating. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, at Bellmead Funeral Home. Douglas was born September 16, 1951 in Waco, to Leonard and Loma (Gribble) Laxson. He graduated from Connally High School in 1970 and served in the Marine Corp. from 1970 to 1974. He was in the American Legion 345 and was employed at the Waco V. A. Hospital from 1980 and retired in 1990. Douglas was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. Survivors include his wife, Freida Laxson of Waco, daughter, Lettie Kay Laxson of Waco, brother, David Wayne Laxson of Ross and nieces, Kristen and Louren Kohut.