Baxter served in the United States Air Force for four years. He loved to restore old cars and collect coins. He was a long haul truck driver for 40 years.
Baxter is survived by his wife Melba and his five children: Kathy Lee (Carl), Jack Deal (Kaylene), Carrie Zach (Jeff), Valerie Wilde (Mike), Toni Pelcastre (Chris Barlow). He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren and by his brother Dwain Deal. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, and one brother and one sister.
