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Ronald Baxter Obituary

Ronald Dennis Baxter January 5, 1947- May 1, 2007 PHENIX CITY, AL— Ronald Dennis Baxter, Age 60, a resident of Phenix City, AL., died on Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at his residence. Funeral services are scheduled at the Chapel of Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Columbus on Friday, May 4, 2007, 11 A.M. Interment will follow at Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, May 3, 2007 from 6-8 P.M. Mr. Baxter, son of the late Reuben Carlton Baxter and Grace Viloree Watson, was born January 5, 1947 in Columbus. He was a painting contractor for several years in the area. Other than his parents, Mr. Baxter was preceded in death by a sister, Donna Grace Baxter and a brother, Roger Wayne Baxter. He is survived by two daughters, Natalie Elizabeth Baxter Lahnan and Wendy Elizabeth Baxter of Phenix City; three sons, Ronald Christopher Baxter Lahnan, Ryan Dennis Baxter Lahnan, and Ronald Dennis Baxter, Jr. or Phenix City, AL.; two sisters, Sandra Elizabeth Baxter Patterson and her husband James of Columbus, Debbie Lynn Baxter Robison and her husband Jerry of Montgomery, AL.; one brother, Raymond Jerry Baxter and his wife Tina of Buena Vista, GA.; former wife and friend, Denise Baxter of Phenix City, AL.; seven nephews; four nieces; other relatives and friends. Please visit www.mem.com to sign the guest registry.

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Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer from May 3 to May 4, 2007.

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Angela Barber-Trawick

May 12, 2007

Hey guys,
I'm so sorry to hear of another loss to this family and even more sorry I don't know you all like I should. May God comfort you all durning this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Angela Barber Trawick( Buddy B's daughter)

Ron, Robin & Alison Williamson

May 12, 2007

Denise, Ron and Wendy, Our prayers are with you guys. If there is ever anything we can do please let us know. Just remember that things will not always be this bad, Ron will be with you always in your hearts and minds. He was very proud of Wendy and Ron.

Patti (Barber) Clark

May 4, 2007

Sorry for your loss. The family was always kind to me. God bless.

Julia Rasch

May 4, 2007

Denise, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

May 4, 2007

Denise,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Pam Wynn

Becky Carroll-Meredith

May 4, 2007

Denise and family, I am so sorry that you are having to go thru this tough time.Just know that I am thinking and praying that God will be with all of you in the days and weeks ahead.You are family and even though we do not see each other often enough I love you and my heart aches for all of you.

The Sherwin-Williams Co.

May 3, 2007

We have been blessed to have worked with Ronald. He will be greatly missed by all our staff. May God Bless your family at this time and comfort your sorrow.

David Martin

May 3, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jessica Martin

May 3, 2007

Ron, Wendy, and family: I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Your in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Pat Fisher

May 3, 2007

Ron, Wendy and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this difficult time. Your father was a fine man and very dedicated to his children. May God bless and keep you through the days to come.

Jane Perkins

May 3, 2007

Ron and Wendy,
Carlos and I were sorry to hear about the loss of your father.
Please know that we are praying for your family during this time of loss.

Jane, Carlos, and Andrew Perkins
Brian and Adam Thigpen

Nikki Rolison

May 3, 2007

Denise, Ron & Wendy,
It is not fair that you are having to go through this but know that we are here for you. I loved how he supported Ron & Wendy because he was at everything they were involved in. Your dad was one of the nicest people I had ever meet. He will be truly missed. Love, Roli and the Central Varsity Cheerleaders

Trish Dorton

May 3, 2007

Denise, I am so sorry for your loss. You, Ron, and Wendy and the rest of the family are in our prayers and thoughts. I pray that God is your strength and comfort during this time.

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