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Garret Baxter Obituary
On September 20, 2002. Beloved husband of Nicolle Baxter; son of Maxine and the late James Baxter; father of Demetrius and Darius Baxter; stepfather of D'Andre, Tavon Jackson and Jayda Lewis; brother of James W. III, Darryl M. and the late Marcia R. Baxter; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends on Monday, September 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 a.m. until time of service, 11 a.m. at Mount Sinai Baptist Church, 1615 Third St., NW, Washington, DC. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Funeral entrusted to FORT LINCOLN FUNERAL HOME.
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for Garret Baxter
Verna Cross
October 3, 2002
To the Baxter Family:
My sincerest & deepest sympathy in your time of bereavement. Know that Gary is at peace & that you will be comforted & strenghtened by the love of God. He is ever so wonderful, especially in our time of need. May God bless you all.
The Cross Family
Kim Fuller
September 30, 2002
Stephanie, Demetrius and Darius:
Know that God is with you in your time of sorrow. Know that He cares for you and will sustain you through your mourning. Believe in Him and each of you will get through this period in your lives. Be blessed with the assurance that God is ALWAYS in control, even under unbearable circumstances. May He continue to keep you and guide you through this tragedy.
All our Love, Aunt Kim, Jalen & Makayla
Lisa Sparks (Hickman)
September 30, 2002
Stephanie, Demetrius and Darius Baxter
Loss creates an emotional wound but it is an injury that can be healed. May God be with you and bring you peace.
Sheila Foster
September 30, 2002
I was sadden to hear the loss of your loved one. May God be with you and your family during your time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you!
"Sheila and family"
Cliola Peterson
September 30, 2002
May the Lord bring you and your family what no person can supply and May He comfort you the way no other can express.
With Heartfelt Sympathy
Friend/co-worker from the MCI
Mama Peterson, daughter and family
Leeta Brown (Cross)
September 30, 2002
To the Baxter family --
My family and I extend our deepest sympathy, heartfelt condolences, and prayers to your family in your time of sorrow. May God's peace be with you, may He comfort and guide you in your grief.
Tyrone, Leeta, and Krystle Brown
Trish Wahl
September 30, 2002
May God be with you and bring you peace in the face of this tragedy. Baxter will be deeply missed by us all.
Trish Wahl and family, WCYA Football
felicia carson & Family
September 29, 2002
Stephanie, Demetrius and Darius remember god will put no more on you that you can handle. Stay Strong. God Bless
Felicia and Courtney Murray
wander thornton
September 29, 2002
deepest sympathy from the thornton family in atlanta. angeles delores thornton baxter is our daugher and sister. "starr" is our grandson and nephew
Kimberly Harris - Augustus
September 29, 2002
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God continue to bless and watch over each one of you.
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