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BAXTER, MORRIS VERNON JR., 91, passed away in Germany last week.
He leaves behind to celebrate his memory three daughters, Laura Louise Baxter, Anslie Jean Baxter and Helen Adele Baxter- Southworth. Along with them are his three grandchildren, Heath Langley Alexander, Jesse Baxter Southworth and Emily Elizabeth Southworth and two great grandchildren. Morris was the eldest child. His siblings, Jean Ricketts (Roy) and Robert Baxter (Dorothy) both of Louisville, and Evelyn Davis (Al Cleve) of Mt. Washington, KY, remain to honor their brother's passing.
Morris was born and raised in Henry County. He was a decorated World War II veteran having served as a first lieutenant in the Army Air Corps (later to be called the USAF). He flew 29 bombing missions into Germany. He remained in the USAF reserve as a lieutenant colonel. Following the war he received his master's degree in foreign service and worked for both the CIA and NSA until his retirement. He traveled the world and he loved his country.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, from 6-8 p.m. at Prewitt Funeral Home in New Castle, KY. The funeral service will be at 11:30 a.m. April 2, 2014 at Prewitt Funeral Home in New Castle, with interment to follow at Sulphur Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Morris requested that donations be given to Mother's Against Drunk Driving (MADD).
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My deepest condolences to all. I am so sorry. God bless.
DW Kay
April 2, 2014
My dad, James Baxter, thought quite a lot of his nephew, Morris, Jr., who was only 5 years younger. They were both in the Army at the same time..it was good to be able to talk with Junie's kids tonight!
April 1, 2014
Uncle Junie! It was always fun to be with you and family. Lots of good memories. Love you... Becky Baxter Ricketts (Buckshot)
March 31, 2014
Thank you for your service to our country. Rest. In God's eternal peace. From a grateful American.
March 30, 2014
May God be with your family during this difficult time, only He knows how we feel and provides the help and the strength that we need at the right time.
R M
March 30, 2014
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