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1931
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2020
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James Baxter Obituary
He was born in Tyron, Ky. on Jan. 30, 1931 to the late William Tolbert Baxter and Lottie B. Alcorn Peavler. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by nine brothers; three sisters; and two grandsons.
He is survived by his wife, Bobbie Jean Baxter; four daughters, Margie (Roger) Willoughby, Anna (John) Mea Shackleford, Carolyn Ziegler, Jennifer Michelle Baxter; three sons; James Russell Baxter Jr., Russell (Linda) William Baxter, Lane (Carrie) Allen Baxter; one sister, Betty (Donald) Walls; 22 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, Aug. 27 at 11 a.m. at Ware Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday, Aug. 26 from 6-9 p.m. at Ware Funeral Home. Burial will be in Jacksonville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Leesburg Christian Church, 6005 Ky. Hwy. 1842, Cynthiana, KY 41031; or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN. 38105.
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Aug
26
Visitation
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Ware Funeral Home - Cynthiana910 US Highway 27 North P.O.Box 610, Cynthiana, KY 41031
Aug
27
Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
Ware Funeral Home - Cynthiana910 US Highway 27 North P.O.Box 610, Cynthiana, KY 41031
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Ware Funeral Home - Cynthiana910 US Highway 27 North P.O.Box 610, Cynthiana, KY 41031
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