Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Cristina T. Baxter; his brother, David Baxter; his parents Doc and Agnes (Long) Baxter.
Survived by his daughter Shelly Lewis; grandson Lonnie Lewis; granddaughter Linda Lewis; great granddaughters; Vera Cristina Ross; Jaylin Amelia Ross; Athena Ariel Applegate; Dahlia Nove Applegate.
He loved the country. He was a baker and taught his family the arts of baking. He was a sweet soul and a gentle heart.
Memorial services are pending.