Former council chairman Jim Axon.
FORMER Epping Forest District Council chairman Jim Axon has died.
Mr Axon, who represented Theydon Bois between 1979 and 1996, and headed the authority between 1991 and 1992, passed away in December.
Christened Walter but commonly known as Jim, Mr Axon was a keen farmer and well-known figure in Theydon Bois.
A Memorial Service will be held from 2pm at Theydon Garnon Church on Wednesday January 6.
Mr Axon is survived by his wife June and three children.
A minute's silence will be held in his memory at the next full district council meeting on January 19.
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