Billy Roger Baxter

Billy Roger Baxter, 80, passed away on February 10, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his family. Billy was a graduate of Washington County High School. Soon after graduating he joined the Army, he served for over 20 years. While in the Army he was part of the "Selma March". Billy worked over 42 years in Instrumentation and was a "No Refusal of Ot" type of man for all the years he worked. He was married to his wife Jeanice for 51 years. Billy was called "The Handy Man of McIntosh". He was a member of Citronelle Masonic Lodge #637, where he earned the honor of 32nd degree. He also enjoyed hunting & fishing. At one time he raised gardens, raised cows, sold watermelons and was a "Country Farmer". If anyone needed help he would try his best to help. Billy will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.  

 

God’s purpose and plan

Is sometimes concealed,

But someday His purpose

Will be revealed.

Someday God’s wisdom

Will make it very plain,

Why problems were permitted

And how He uses pain.

Things thought illogical

Disease, tragedy, fear

Will someday make sense

When God makes all things clear.

We’ll see the Lord’s purpose

From the Lord’s point of view,

And we’ll know the answers

In ways we never knew.

Until we’re home with God

Some answers must wait,

Until His plan unfolds

We’re called to live by faith.

 

Survivors 

Wife 

Jeanice Baxter

Sons

Roger Baxter

Charles Baxter

Daughters

Delaine (Dan) Rossow

Tonie (Ronny) Purvis

Donna (Dewain) Dearmon

Deborah Sellers

Thirteen Grandchildren

Fifteen Great Grandchildren

Sister ~ Angie Cook

Brothers ~ John H. Baxter, Jack Williams, Silas Williams,  Wayne Williams, Greg Williams, Bobby F. Williams

Preceded in Death by:

Mother ~ Ada Angeline Williams

Father ~ Woodrow Wilson Baxter

Step Father ~ Ben Williams

Brother ~ Arthur Williams

 

Pallbearers ~ Jason Johnston, Tanner Dearmon, Roy Nichols, Dale Nichols, Darrell Holmes, Jack Johnston

Honorary Pallbearers ~ Van Johnston, David Odom, Lou Bufkin,

J.D. Howard, Richard Stringer, Members of Bethel Church

 

Services will be held at Bethel United Methodist Church, on Thursday, February 13, 2020. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM ~  12:00 AM with the Funeral Service following at 12:00 PM.  Bro. Braxton Elderidge and Bro. Chad Johnson will be officiating with St. Stephens Funeral Home directing. Interment will be at Bethel Church Cemetery.

Special thanks to Dr. Donald, Legacy Hospice, and Bernadine Taylor for the wonderful care given.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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