Wilburn (Bill) Archie Baxter, age 89, of Cumming, GA, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. He was born on March 24, 1933 to the late Pleasant Asa and Lillie Lee Baxter. Mr. Baxter graduated as valedictorian from Cave Spring High School in 1950, in Cave Spring, GA. In 1954, he married Helen Ruth Miller on October 23rd at Ousley Chapel in East Atlanta. Mr. Baxter served in the National Guard in both GA and FL from 1951 to 1957. Wilburn was employed by America Fore Insurance Company and retired from Lockheed management in Marietta, GA. After retiring from Lockheed, he enjoyed his time working for Cobb Family Resources in Marietta, GA. Wilburn was devoted to his faith and family and was a member of Eastside Baptist Church in Marietta. After moving to Dallas, GA, he became a member of Fortified Hills Baptist Church. Wilburn enjoyed his hobbies of drawing, painting, pottery, floral arranging, entertaining using his culinary skills and writing prose and poetry. His greatest passion was for his grandchildren and great grandchildren, whom he loved dearly.
Wilburn Archie Baxter is survived by daughters Kathy (Gary) Spinks, Julie Walker,
Jil (Brad) Grantham, brother Jerry Baxter, 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen Baxter and their son, Robert (Bob) Baxter.
The family of Wilburn Baxter will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, August 20, 2022 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Winkenhofer funeral home. A service to honor the life of Mr. Baxter will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 3:00 pm in the chapel of Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home in Kennesaw, GA. Burial will follow the service at Pine Ridge Memorial Park.
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