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JAMES BAXTER James Marcus (Mark) Baxter, Sr., 49, of Marietta, Georgia died on March 31, 2005 after a brief illness. He was the son of Becky Baxter and the late G. John Baxter of Sandy Springs. An outstanding basketball player for Sandy Springs High School, Mark earned a basketball scholarship to Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas. He is survived by Margaret Baxter, sons, James Marcus Baxter, Jr., William Seth Baxter and daughter, Grace Margaret Baxter all of Marietta. Also surviving are: his brother, John Baxter, sisters, Susan Darings and Kathryn Pittard and many nieces and nephews. The body was cremated. A celebration and remembrance of Mark's life will be held, Tuesday evening, April 5, 2005 at 7:30 PM at St. Judes Catholic Church in Sandy Springs. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Humane Society or a charity of your choice. The Cremation Society of the SOUTH is in charge of the arrangements, 770-420-5557.
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Mike Dawson
August 29, 2017
My deepest sympathies to the Baxter family. Mark was always a kind and gentle soul, even to this basketball manager at SSHS. A very late but heart felt thank you for the privilege of having known Mark. God's speed.
Jack King
April 12, 2005
I am deeply sorry for the family's loss. We had some great times @ SSHS! Class of 74
Craig Hempfling
April 10, 2005
our prayers are with you mark and your family;god bless you
Sam & Pat Baxter
April 9, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Donald Baxter
April 9, 2005
My deepest sympathies go out to the immediate family of my cousin, Mark Baxter. I am shocked and saddened to learn of his death.
David Moore
April 5, 2005
I was so sorry to learn of Mark's death this morning when reading the paper. Seeing Mark's picture and realizing that he had passed away, was hard to grasp. I was two years behind Mark at Sandy Springs High School and played basketball as well. I looked up to Mark and he taught me a lot about the game of basketball. I called my brother Steve, who also played at Sandy Springs High, this morning and he was also sad to hear of Mark's passing. My heart and prayers go out to the Baxter Family. God bless you all.
Jeff Lindsay
April 5, 2005
I am very saddened to hear that Mark is no longer with us. Many time we talked of our families while working together at MUS. My prayers go to the family.
Nancy Pitney Leech
April 5, 2005
To Mark's family:
I was saddened to learn that Mark has passed away. He and I were buddies at Sandy Springs High School. Although I haven't seen him since 1972, I've thought of him over the years and wondered what he was doing. I remember him as being sweet, cute, a great basket-ball player and he always made me laugh with his fun loving personality. He was a special friend and again, my sympathies to his family.
Nancy "Pit" Pitney Leech
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