George A. Lanxon

George A. Lanxon, age 93, of Fairview Heights, IL, born on July 23, 1932, in East St. Louis, IL, died on Sunday, February 8, 2026, under hospice care.

George was a United States Army Korean War Veteran.  He originally sold steel pilings for L.B. Foster Company in St. Louis, MO.  He later formed his own business, George A. Lanxon Piling Sales, Inc., supplying steel pilings for bridge construction until recent years.  He served in many capacities within the city, the community and was Mayor for the City of Fairview Heights from 1979 to 1995. He was former chairman of the city’s Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, the East-West Gateway Council of Governments, and was instrumental in the formation of the 911 Emergency System. George was a charter member of the Fairview Heights Rotary Club and a Rotary Paul Harris Fellow, Salvation Army Board, and Backstoppers, to name a few organizations.  So many people loved George for being a great man with his leadership of bringing people together, and for his friendship.  He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and the city he loved.  George always opened in his talks, “Folks, it’s a beautiful day in Fairview Heights.”

George was preceded in death by his parents, George N. and Hazel, nee Rujawitz Lanxon; and his sister, Joan (Tom) Lonergan.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara J. “Bobbie” Lanxon, nee Gavett; his children, Michael (Judith) Lanxon of Belleville, IL, Julie Gaskin of Fairview Heights, IL, and Kevin Lanxon of Fairview Heights, IL; his 7 grandchildren, Aaron (Carly) Marmon, Anthony Marmon, Tyler (Erica) Marmon, Alisha Marmon, Christopher Lanxon, Danielle (Dan) Voelkel, and Michael L. Lanxon; 10 great grandchildren, Memphis, Miles, Daniel, Baron, Kennedy, Parker, Quentin, Vincent, August and Nellie; and his brother-in-law, Stewart L. (Susan) Gavett of Florida.

Memorials are preferred and can be given to the charity of your choice.

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 16, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Kassly Mortuary, Ltd., Fairview Heights, IL.

Visitation will also be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Edgemont Bible Church, Fairview Heights, IL. 

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Edgemont Bible Church, Fairview Heights, IL.  Interment will be in Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL. 

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