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BAXTER, Gary Gary Brian Baxter, 50, of Atlanta, passed away at his home Friday, October 14, 2011. He grew up in Kenmore, NY and spent his adult years as a successful hairdresser/salon owner in Atlanta. Gary loved socializing with friends, volunteering and working out. He was a constant source of inspiration and support to all that loved him. Gary devoted his life to the well being of others and provided countless hours of support to those in need. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, an aunt and a niece. He is survived by his loving parents Ted and Sally Baxter; his brothers Michael, Scott and his wife Donna; Nephews Brett, Glenn, and Spencer. As well as Uncles, Aunts and many cousins. The family will receive friends Monday, Oct. 17, 2011 from 12-4PM at the funeral home. Arrangements by R.T. Patterson F.H. 770-923-2940.
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jane Alexander
October 9, 2023
Gary helped me when I saw struggling. He cut my hair with great care and attention to detail. I still remember him as a great person.
Brian Martin
December 27, 2013
I knew Gary from elementary school through high school, in Tonawanda, New York. I have fond memories of the summers back in the 70's that I spent with Gary and our friend Gregg. I was always impressed by how at ease he was with everyone and the many friendships he made. My condolences to the Baxter family.
C L
October 10, 2013
I think of you often with gratitude for the positive impact you made in our lives. I will always remember your kindness and ability to cut to the heart of a matter. I hope you are at peace, and hope you know how grateful I am for the time you were here with us. We will love you always.
October 9, 2013
It's been almost two years since you left us, yet it seems just yesterday we were all at Cow Tippers eating and laughing . Some of us have tried to move on with our lives but you remain in our thoughts and prayers. We may never understand why this all happened but i do believe that someday we will all be together again. I had the opportunity to visit the tree your friends have planted for you at the park and Gary you would love it. You touched so many people in various ways and while you may not be here with us physically you are certainly with us emotionally. We love and miss you Gary.
We'll never forget you,
Brad & Sharon Philbrook
Sondra Berse
September 7, 2013
Thinking of you today.
Margaret Riffel
May 30, 2013
"Back in the day" I had the privilege of having Gary as my hair stylist. It was always such a pleasure to walk into the salon knowing Gary would be there with his winning smile to make my day all better. I always waited too long between cuts and when I would walk in the door he would greet me cheerily with, "There's my little hippie!" I still call myself that today when my hair gets too long. I eventually moved to the northern suburbs but got back into town on several occasions for Gary's special touch and Gary was my immediate choice to give my daughter her first haircut in 1994. She is now in college and working in Buckhead so I told her we needed to look up Gary so she could visit him. I knew he would greet her with a huge smile and warm hug. After Googling his name, I found this guest book. Two years after his passing, I sit here just heartbroken. He was such a kind, warm, funny person. I know he is greatly missed every day by all who knew him. My prayers go out to all his family and friends. Here's one last hug to you, Gary. I look forward to seeing you again one day.
Shannon Scheller
October 12, 2012
Gary, your were gone before I really got a chance to know you, but I do know that you are loved and missed dearly by all those who's lives you touched.
Brad & Sharon Philbrook
October 9, 2012
Gary, It's been almost a year since you left us and it has been rough.I can't tell you how often we all think and talk about you, but i'm sure you already know this.Heard a song today , about holes in the floor of heaven, and how you can look down on us, so i know you see how many people love and miss you. We're all just being a little selfish but we know you went for a reason ,whether we understand it now or not . We will all be together again and what a happy bunch we'll be. My son introduced me to one of the finest , upstanding men i ever had the priviledge to meet.We all miss you . Love, Brad & Sharon Philbrook
Milton McLellan
January 8, 2012
I moved back home to Memphis about six years ago. I had lost contact with Gary. I just went to his Facebook page and read that he had passed away. Although we haven't spoken in years, he has held a very special place in my heart. My deepest sympathy for his loss. I owned a tanning salon on Peachtree next to the hair salon where he worked. Then we worked next door to each other on Piedmont. He was such a joy to see every day. I feel privileged to have called him my friend.
Jane Alexander
November 17, 2011
Ah, Gary was a cosmic man. Helped so many people feel good about themselves with his skills, his words and his caring, loving nature; truly a good person and our world was made better by his time here. May he be at peace. Janie Woods Alexander, therapeutic harpist and clieht of Gary
Martin Parker
October 28, 2011
Gary . . . . I unexpectedly thought of you today. I'm so sorry you've gone . . . . and even more sorry I never took the time to get to know you better.
Lisa Jackson Bottoms
October 26, 2011
My deepest sympathy on the loss of Gary. Although I did not know him well, he was a very dear friend of my late brother, Derrick Jackson. I will always remember his love & compassion for my brother, as well as others. I know he's dancing in heaven today with Derrick. Gary will be missed by all that knew him...
Jennifer Jackson
October 24, 2011
Especially to Gary's family:
I so well know the agony in losing a son and believe me, your heart will never be the same. However, do your best to recall all the love & good times shared with him. My deepest sympathy .... Jennifer, Derrick's step mother
Jenny Johnson
October 24, 2011
I moved away from Atlanta 9 years ago but still loved to have Gary do my hair when I was in town. It was just today that I heard of his passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with Gary's family and his many, many friends.
Mahjabeen younus
October 24, 2011
Hi, I work with Gary i know him since 1995 He was a great person so sweet my name is jabeen he was the first person call me jelly bean then every one start to call me jelly bean i will missed you so much Gary.jabeen
Curtis Shubert
October 22, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now we all have a special guardian angel to watch over us. Thank you Gary for being a good friend. I'll continue to miss you everyday. Please rest in peace now my friend.
Kim Heagerty
October 19, 2011
In only a short amount of time, what an impact Gary made on me and my family! His genuine smile and warm heart were so contagious. The love and true friendships I witnessed in Atlanta with not only Gary but that entire crowd was nothing short of being a fairy tale. I know that Gary will be missed by a countless number of people. He touched so many lives. I pray that he now has found peace! My condolences to not only his family but to the entire group of true friends in Atlanta! With Love, Kim Heagerty and Norianne Respole
Teresa Brown
October 19, 2011
Gary was a great person. He will be missed.
Robin Wexler
October 19, 2011
Gary's beautiful spirit will be missed by everyone he touched. I hope he is resting peacefully.
Andrea Davis Goldklang
October 18, 2011
I worked with Gary at Bennett Street Hair, what a joy he was to work with! I spoke to our mutual friend Robert and I told him I have such a vivid memory of he and Gary in his big Jeep, we all had a great time working together. What a wonderful wonderful man, he will be missed.
October 18, 2011
I will miss Gary very much! My heart goes out to his family and friends who mourn his sudden passing.
June Neumark, client
Celeste Hunt
October 18, 2011
Gary was such a wonderful person and friend. He always made me laugh and I know he will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this very difficult time. I will miss him.
Kathy Grimes
October 18, 2011
Gary was a long-time friend, so saddened by the news, he will be missed. Gary's family, know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Kathy Grimes
H Knox
October 18, 2011
It is with a heavy heart that I just received the news. Gary was a friend and someone I felt comfotable telling anything to. He had a knack for making people around him feel comfortable and he sincerely cared about your well being. I'll miss him greatly. My condolences to his family, Glendy and Amber.
Marianne Klocksiem
October 18, 2011
Gary was one of those rare special people who make everyone around them feel special, too. I'll bet that each one of his clients secretly believed that he or she was Gary's favorite, because that is how Gary treated us all. He asked us about our lives, remembered all our stories, encouraged us through difficult times, and truly cared about us. In addition to losing my stylist, I have lost a counselor, a coach, and most importantly -- my friend. Gary, every time you finished giving me highlights in my hair, we laughed together and said I'd been kissed again by sunshine. But the truth is, during our time together, I'd been gifted with the sunshine of your spirit. Gary, I miss you already, and I hope so much that your spirit is flying free.
Barbara Campbell
October 17, 2011
Gary was one of the sweetest people I've ever known. It's difficult to believe that he's no longer with us -- a beautiful human being. He cared about others and about doing the 'right thing.' I always felt I was in the presence of someone with real integrity. I'm fortunate to have known him & I will miss him.
Debbie Brucato
October 17, 2011
To The Baxter Family. Words cannot express how sad we feel. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. The Hermann Family.
Rosemarie Calvache
October 17, 2011
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
More Junior High
Old Friend
October 17, 2011
Junior High School
Old Friend
October 17, 2011
Sondra - Andi
October 17, 2011
"May his memory be for a blessing"
October 17, 2011
The world is a bit less bright without Gary in it . . . . Thoughts and prayers are with your family . . . .
Rebecca Colegrove
October 17, 2011
rom Rebecca O'Rourke Colegrove, I will always remember your happy upbeat spirit!I remember the last time I saw you at Barbara Ann's wedding all smiles! I will always love you and I will miss you.My prayers are with you and Aunt Sally and Uncle Ted & family.love,Rebecca Colegrove your cousin.
Theresa Schunk-Paterson
October 17, 2011
Lovingly remembered, sadly missed. Thankful for so many happy memories of when we were younger.
Randy Addison
October 17, 2011
Gary, you are alive in all those you touched. Bless you for the lasting influence you've had on all of us.
Big, big love to you, and to your family.
Jason
October 17, 2011
My prayers and thoughts go out to every one who loved and was near Gary.. HE truly was a great man! He taught and loved alot! May we all carry on his love and passion! RIP Gary
Clayton Hamilton
October 17, 2011
I am so very sad as I sit to type these words. Such a beautiful soul and wonderful friend. His smile and warm personality was such a welcomed gift each and everytime we ran into each other. No matter how long it had been since we had last seen each other, it was the same wonderful encounter as the one before. You will be forever missed, cherished and loved here on earth...and rest assured handsome, YOU can never be replaced. They broke the mold when they made you.
Jonny~
October 17, 2011
Gary was such a positive influence in so many lives including mine. Rest in peace my dear friend!
Gates McNeilly
October 17, 2011
Gary was the kind of person who touched everyone he met in such a positive way, even if you only new him briefly as I did. I pray that Gary has found peace now and I pray that all of his family and loved ones will find peace as well. The world is a little bit more of a lonely place without Gary.
Lori Hermann
October 17, 2011
To Gary's family, we could never imagine our childhood growing up on Wilmington without Gary. My sisters and I loved him as the brother we never had and as I sit here, I have so many memories of laughter and seeing his beautiful face. We reconnected last year and he still had the same beautiful face and I will cherish that day forever. Our condolences, Lori Hermann and family.
Lori
October 17, 2011
To Gary's family, he meant so much to our family. We could never imagine our childhood growing up without him. My sister's and I are devastated at this loss. We are so happy we reconnected with him last year and we will treasure that day forever. Our condolences, Lori Hermann and family.
October 17, 2011
I will miss that warm smile and big hug I got from Gary when I came to Atlanta to visit my son. Gary was always kind, considerate, and very welcoming to me. I shall miss that on all my future trips to Atlanta. May his soul rest in peace and his spirit fly freely.
JoAnn DiFulvio
Michelle Wing
October 17, 2011
Gary was a loving, compassionate man and had the kindest soul. I am deeply sadden by his death and we'll miss him dearly. Rest in peace.
Butch Thompson
October 17, 2011
Gary had an impact on so many lives. Just by walking in the room and smiling he touched us. Kind, gentle, sincere, passionate...these are simply a few of the beautiful traits this man exemplified. My heart aches, my soul searches for answers, but I know you are in God's loving hands. RIP dear friend. My prayers remain with your family and friends.
Jason Mattox
October 17, 2011
Gary, my friend, you will be missed. You touched so many lives and helped so many people. Your spirit will never be forgotten.
"I don't think I ever can
Believe my friend has gone
Keep saying it's alright
I'm going to bring you back
But I know I'm wrong" (SL, 1988)
Zachary Juno
October 17, 2011
Gary came into my life at the most important time. He taught me how to stand back up after some very hard times. He taught me that life could be filled with happiness and friends again when I couldn't see the master plan. I still don't see the master plan and I'm not sure what comes next, but I will take the lessons that I learned from watching you and move forward with them knowing that knowing Gary made me better. He made everyone feel special, like he was giving them extra attention. He gave the best hugs and always had encouraging words. He was a bright light in my life; in many of our lives and sometimes extra bright lights burn out too quickly. It is my hope that Gary's family is comforted in the fact that his beautiful soul had purpose and still does. I want to thank each of them for sharing him with me and allowing him to touch my life and heart. I'll miss you Gary, I already do. I love you.
Suci Jackson
October 17, 2011
Gary was extremely talented as a stylist but his best attribute was his ability to listen. I will miss his spirit and kind heart and pray that he is at peace now. You are loved.
DONNA DEISLER
October 17, 2011
MAY GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE THAT KNEW SUCH A FUN,LOVING GUY JUST KNOW HOW MUCH HE WILL BE MISSED YOUR FRIEND IN KENTON,OHIO FORMERLY OF ST.PETERSBURG FLORIDA ALONG WITH THE FRIENDS THAT WERE A BIG PART OF MY LIFE JUDY,CHELLI.MARNI GARY WITH MUCH LOVE DONNA (MULLET)
Rick Rives
October 17, 2011
Gary touched so many lives and was truly loved by all. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family. We will all miss him. Rest in peace my friend. I know you are in God's hands.
October 17, 2011
To my dear friend Gary Baxter - you were a great man with compassion and insight. A man who cared and made a difference in the lives of those he touched. I am deeply sadden by your death. I will miss you but also know you are dancing in heaven with God
DONNA DEISLER
October 17, 2011
I.AM SO SADDENED TO HERE THE LOSS OF GARY THE MEMORIES I HAVE AS A YOUNG ADULT MANY,MANY GOOD TIMES OH HOW MUCH I KNOW HE WILL BE MISSED. THE MEMORIES I HAVE OF JUDY ,CHELLI MARNI AND GARY MY PRAYERS ARE WITH EVERYONE WHO LOVED HIM.MAY YOU LOOK FOR COMFORT IN THE MAN UPSTAIRS.MAY THE LORD BE WITH YOU ALL ........ WITH MUCH LOVE DONNA MARIE CHRISTIAN...DEISLER JUST ME ******MULLET*****LOVE YOU GUYS
Bill Bandhu Armstrong
October 17, 2011
Gary was a good man.
October 17, 2011
Gary was intuitive, kind, and so generous. It was a privilege to know him. His gentle spirit warmed all those around him. We will miss him greatly.
Deborah Dickerson
October 16, 2011
Gary was a kind, gentle and caring man. I will miss his gorgeous smile and gentle ways. He will be truly missed by so many. RIP sweet man. You will be deeply missed. Laurie Whitehead Atlanta
October 16, 2011
Gary was a wonderful person and will missed by all the many people he helped. My prayers are with his family and close friends.
Cathy Butler
October 16, 2011
My heart is heavy for the loss of Gary, who listened to us, I'm afraid, more than we listened to him. I'll miss him so much. My condolences to his family, and also to Glendy and Amber. He will be missed by so many.
Sherilyn Scott
October 16, 2011
Gary was an incredible person who made you feel better every time you were around him. I was one of his clients for 25 years, and I looked forward to seeing him as a friend every month. He was warm, generous, sweet and kind, and truly cared about so many people. I only hope he knew how many of us honestly cared about him in return. I loved him and will really miss him. My condolences to his family and friends.
Scottie
Jay Shoemake
October 16, 2011
To all that knew him, Gary was a leader, a man of the utmost honesty and integrity, a devoted friend and ally. His life was selfless and supportive. He inspired me to be a better man. His testament was love and support, and he had an amazing way of making EVERYONE feel better for having met him. So many lives have been changed and will continue to be changed because of him. He was remarkable and I am forever grateful for his presence in my life and to have shared even a small part of his journey. He will forever be in our hearts. My condolences to your entire family.
Heather
October 16, 2011
You will be missed by many.
October 16, 2011
Gary made every one of his clients feel like a personal friend. He had a gift for listening and truly hearing - he made each person feel important. His love for his friends, his family and life was real, and my condolences go out to all of you who will miss him so deeply.
Maureen Callahan
Barbara Baxter Powell
October 16, 2011
Gary, I cherished the weekend we all had in '09 and am so sad today. Aunt Sally, Uncle Ted, Mike, Scott, Donna and Glenn, you have been in my prayers and I wish you peace and the love of family right now. I wish I could be there. Barbara Ann
Leslie Wolf
October 16, 2011
My condolences to Gary's friends and family. Gary was a very special person, and I will miss him.
Fond memories, "The Banquet".
Christine Hoefling
October 16, 2011
Sherri (King) Hollenbeck
October 16, 2011
My thoughts are with Gary's family as I sit here and remember how much I loved Gary. His contagious personality and ability to make you feel so important to him. The only thing I am sure of is he is at peace. I will keep you all in my thoughts for much time ahead. So very sorry.
Christine Hoefling
October 16, 2011
Gary was one of the most impacting people in my life's journey. His insights, wisdom, and innate intuitive understandings helped guide me and others to spiritual awakenings, only those on that path could fully appreciate. His spirit will live on in us, but at a great loss to life and love.
Mindy Mogensen
October 16, 2011
I am so sorry for you loss. Ted and Sally, Mike, Scott and Donna, Glenn. So many fond memories from my childhood. Please know Im thinking of you.
Adam Horne
October 16, 2011
Gary, I'm gonna miss you. Thank you for the talk we had last week, and all of the wonderful things you've done for all of us.
Michael Rayfield
October 15, 2011
I was so saddened to hear of Gary's passing. I have been a client and friend for many years. My deepest sympathy to his family and many friends. Know that I share in your loss.
Susie Patterson
October 15, 2011
Gary, peaceful thoughts for you tonight, and I will miss my next door neighbor.
Brent Addison
October 15, 2011
Gary, Thank you for your encouraging words and the laugh last Tuesday, you will be missed.
Brad Philbrook
October 15, 2011
Gary,Thanks for the running tour of downtown Atlanta, a run that i will never forget because of my running friend.Thanks again for your friendship. You'll be missed. Your friend, Brad
Brian Baxter
October 15, 2011
My heart breaks at the loss of my cousin Gary. We shared so many childhood holidays and were fortunate to reconnect in 2009. It was a wonderful weekend in Georgia I will always cherish. Peace be with you, Gary.
dee buford
October 15, 2011
As one of the old group of Wynn RPA's, it was a privledge to have worked with Gary. He brought out everyone's best abilities with the his own professionalism. My condolences to his loved ones...
Maureen Schraven
October 15, 2011
I have many memories of Gary at Kenmore East HS. It was great to see him again at the reunion last summer ('09). I will remember you fondly!- Maureen (Burke) Schraven
Teresa Barr
October 15, 2011
I'm so sorry for you lose. Gary and I have known each other since Kenmore East. He was the sweetest, kindest person I've known. I will miss him.
October 15, 2011
just another loved one, up there looking down, and waiting for the day when we join them. the big meeting in the sky awaits us all! love and miss you gary b
Julie Schwartz
October 15, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I have known Gary for over 23 years. Not only was he incredibly talented, he was a warm and caring person, and a friend. We've been through many life experiences together, I am so fortunate to have known such a wonderful person and I treasure his memory. Gary you will be missed by so many. May you find peace. With Love Julie Schwartz
denise woodall
October 15, 2011
Gary Baxter has contributed to the world in more ways than any of us can possibly know. His spirit lives on in every one of the lives he saved through his 8 years of selfless service...I am one of those lives, and I go on to help others, and they have gone to help others. we live bc he did.
Victoria Taylor
October 15, 2011
I have been a client of Gary's for some 15 years. As well as being a really talented hairdresser, he was a great friend. I'll really miss him. He,his family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.
Vanna Jackson
October 15, 2011
I am sorry for your loss. Gary always made me smile and was a good person. He will be missed.
Danny Doughty
October 15, 2011
My thoughts and prayers to your family. You touched so many people in this world and made it a better place. You gave so many people hope when they didn't have it for themselves. May you rest in peace Gary. I am thankful for the time I had you in my life.
G.F.
October 15, 2011
Sorry for your loss.May God bless your family at this difficult time.
Brad & Sharon Philbrook
October 15, 2011
So glad we had the pleasure of meeting you Gary. You were nothing
short of being wonderful and we will love you and think of you often.You made people happy when you were around. We love you Gary. Your friends are sad you had to go . Love , Brad & Sharon Philbrook
October 15, 2011
Gary will be truly missed.
Ansley Zeitler
October 15, 2011
So sad to hear of your loss. What a wonderful man - he will be missed by so many. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
colleen burgin
October 15, 2011
thoughts and prayers go out to all that knew gary...he was a great friend when we were kids and since we reconnected as adults.....he will be missed by so many...
October 15, 2011
So sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. Rest assure that Gary is at peace under God's care
Michelle Imhof
October 15, 2011
My thoughts and prayers to your family. May you rest in peace Gary.
Lucius Harwell
October 15, 2011
So sad to hear of Gary's passing. He is certainly missed by many. May he rest in Eternal Peace.
Marc O'Gwynn
October 15, 2011
Gary was loved by so many. Anyone that came in contact with Gary was left with a smile on their face and feeling better than they did before. Please accept my condolences.
With Care: Marc O'Gwynn
Chris Williams
October 15, 2011
May the God of comfort grant peace to your family at this time. (2 Cor. 1:3,4)
C & C
October 15, 2011
God is good a stronghold in the day of distress" Nahum 1:7
T
October 15, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May the peace of God that excels all thought bring you comfort during this most difficult time. Phillipians 4:7
Rhonda Howard
October 15, 2011
Soon the horrible grips of death will be no more when God's kingdom rules to time indefinite. (Daniel 2:44) So now let us pray then this way ‘Our Father in the heavens, let your name be sanctified. Let your kingdom come. Let your will take place, as in heaven, also upon earth.’ Mt. 6:9-13
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