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1955
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2019
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Patrick Baxter Obituary
age 63, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Canton, Ohio on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. Pat is survived by his wife, Claudia (Cocklin) Baxter; children, Aaron (Melissa) Baxter of Columbus, Abigayle (Keith) Baxter of Akron; uncle, Gary (June) Baxter of Malvern; brothers-in-law, Reg (PJ) Cocklin of Chagrin Falls, Ohio and Kim (Chrystal) Cocklin of Dallas, Texas; sisters-in-law, Amy Cocklin of Orrington, Maine and Lou Ann Baxter of Canton; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Norma Baxter; brother, Richard Baxter; mother-in-law, Jacqueline Cocklin; and brother-in-law, Todd Cocklin.
Pat was born on Sept. 20, 1955 in Canton, to Richard and Norma (Todd) Baxter. He graduated from Glenwood High School in 1974. He married Claudia Cocklin on April 14, 1984 and they had two children who were his pride and joy. Pat worked for The Hoover Company, as a laborer for 33 years, until its closing. In March of 2018, he retired from Frito Lay where he worked for the last 10 years. He will be remembered as a dedicated and hard worker, a loving husband, a generous friend, and wonderful father. Pat was an avid football fan. He loved watching The Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns and local high school football. Since his retirement he had been enjoying building new friendships, playing more golf and working part-time at St. John's United Church of Christ. He enjoyed watching his grand-dogs Oliver and Barley, and walking and taking care of his dog, Stassi.
A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, at St. John's United Church of Christ, 101 Tremont Ave SE, Massillon, OH 44646. Rev. Sprite Johnson will officiate the ceremony. The family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service. As a dog lover and supporter of youth sports, in lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Humane Society of Stark County or The First Tee of Canton. Condolences and special memories may be shared online at heitger.com
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mark kramer
September 11, 2023
was a friend of pats for 25 years spent a lot of time together on the ball fields
TODD BRUMMA
September 23, 2019
I met Pat at Frito-Lay when he first started. He found out I liked to golf. We golfed at the quarry and other places. We had lots of good times and laughs. Rest in peace my friend. We will miss you. May God bless you and your family.
September 23, 2019
Keeping you in my prayers so sorry for your loss. Wiggins and Curt Hemphill
September 21, 2019
Sending our love and deepest sympathy to the family. Pat was a great person..may he rest in peace.
Sam and June Stepanovich and Family
Marc and Beth Inboden
September 21, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Marc and Beth Inboden
September 21, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ashley Lowry
September 20, 2019
Dear Aaron, Claudia and Abbi, I am so very sorry for your loss. Pat was always so kind to me and it was an honor to know such a hard working man, especially one so devoted to his family. Sending love and prayers for peace and comfort during this most difficult time to all of you.
Love,
Ashley (Duerr) Lowry
Heitger Funeral Services Massillon Chapel
September 21, 2019
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
All World
September 19, 2019
Great guy,great teammate.
Christi Jenkins
September 19, 2019
My condolences to the whole family. Pat was a great guy. May he rest in peace. ❤
Sandy MacDonald
September 19, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. May it give you comfort to know you have a very special angel watching over all of you.
Smoke Monnot
September 19, 2019
My Deepest sympathy to the Baxter family. I've known the entire Baxter family for years and always thought the world of them. We had a lot of fun in our old fumbleball days, and had some great games! RIP my friend
Mark Kramer
September 18, 2019
I played ball with pat for probably 30 years. I considered Pat a good friend, I just talked to him at the gas station a couple of weeks ago. Our deepest sympathy.
Mark and Lynn Kramer
September 18, 2019
Claudia, We are so very for your loss! May God keep you and your family close during this difficult time. Your neighbors, Katy, Sam, and Alison Kovach.
Susan Schenk
September 17, 2019
Pat would talk sports all day long. I could ask him for a score and he would have it. His laugh was contagious. A good guy. Miss him.
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