Ralph Alan Paxton, 61, of Mays Landing, died on October 15, 2010. He was born May 2, 1949 in Dumont, NJ and grew up in Fair Lawn, NJ until he enlisted in the US Air Force for 4 years and served in Vietnam for 1 year, he also became a member of the 177th Air National Guard after moving to South Jersey. He lived the last 38 years in South Jersey. Ralph worked at Bally’s Park Place Casino for 20 years, was co-owner at Yesterday’s Past Antique Co-Op in Mays Landing and then part time at Bombay in the Hamilton Mall and Eddie Bauer at the AC Outlets. He enjoyed a good life with his family and friends. Ralph is predeceased by his daughter Deanna Lynn. He is survived by his loving wife Theresa and his three sons; Keith of Mays Landing, Jeff of Folsom, and Craig of Mays Landing. Ralph was also the proud grandfather of four; Kimberly, Robert, Logan and Taylor. In addition, Ralph was blessed to have his sister-in-law Ceil and two special daughter-in-laws Billie Jo and Stephanie. Ralph is also survived by two brothers, Don and Robert and a sister Dorothy who he adored. Dorothy’s three children were also a special part of Ralph’s life; Timothy, Collette and Daniel. His brother-in-law Thomas Buntzen, sister-in-law Elizabeth Buntzen, and their children, Deborah, Michael, Franklin, and Derek were also special in his life. Viewings will be held on Wednesday October 20, from 2-4pm and 7-9pm and Thursday 10-11am, at the Boakes Funeral Home, 6050 Main Street, Mays Landing, where services will be held at 11am. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Mays Landing. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions in memory of Ralph can be made to the Humane Society of Atlantic County, 1401 Absecon Blvd., Atlantic City, NJ 08401, or Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 811 W. Evergreen Ave., Suite 303, Chicago, IL 60642.