James “Jim” Alvin Baxter, 93 passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024 at the Oklahoma Veterans Center, Ardmore with family by his side. He was born in Ardmore, OK to Ruth Coin Baxter and James Andrew Baxter Sr.
After graduating from Ardmore High school he enrolled and attended Oklahoma State University, Stillwater. Jim was an avid stamp, coin, trading card and VHS & Beta tape connoisseur and collector for over 70 years. Jim spent 24 years during the Vietnam era in the United States Air Force being stationed in many locations such as Vietnam, Turkey, Hawaii, George Air Force Base and Tinker Air Force Base. Jim’s career with the U.S. Postal service spanned more than 10 years in Oklahoma and California.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Wife, Mary Hardey Baxter in 2002; Sister, Dorothy Moore.
Jim is survived by: Daughters, Cynthia Broaddus (friend, Tim) of Ventura, CA, Elaine Kittrell(husband, Tom) of Ardmore, Jayne Keane of Lewisville, TX; Son, Khris Baxter(wife, Meg) of Virginia; Grandchildren, Joseph James Baxter of Oklahoma City, Doug Smith(wife, Sheri) and Matt Smith(wife, Kye) of Norman, Jennifer Jones(husband, Chris) of Dallas, TX and Jessica Escue of Lewisville, TX., Dave Kittrell of Oklahoma City; 7 great-grandchildren. And special friend and jokester Charlie Evans.
Special thanks to all his caregivers and staff at the Oklahoma Veterans Center whom he grew to love. Also the family wants to acknowledge the blessings of Cross Timbers Hospice.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday, February 27th at Noble Chapel, First Presbyterian Church in Ardmore with interment to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery, Ardmore.
Please make memorials to: Cross Timbers Hospice or First Presbyterian Church of Ardmore.
Services are under the direction of Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home where online condolences for the family may be left at www.hdouglasfuneralhome.com.
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