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John Baxter Obituary

BAXTER JOHN B. BAXTER (Age 64) 9/11/1944 - 12/9/2008 Retired from U.S. Postal Service in Montgomery Co., MD. John was a kind-hearted man who was quick with a wise crack or joke. He was deeply devoted to his family, and will be missed immensely. John was survived by his wife, Lisa; brother, Eddie (Jinny); sister, Bonnie (Hugh) Guide; sons, Fred (Kelly), Tim (Tammy) stepdaughters, Lisa (Jay), Chrissy (John); grandchildren, Cheyenne, Bailey, John, Chase, Maddison, Daniel, Zachery and Makayla and numerous loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Doris; his first wife, the mother of his sons, Peppy, his sister, Lorraine Stubs. There will be a memorial service at the Moose Club on Bel Pre Rd., Silver Spring, MD at 11 a.m on December 29, 2008 before going to Parklawn Memorial Park at 12:30 p.m. for interment.

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Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 17, 2008.

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Herb (Derby) Martin

January 1, 2009

A good a loyal friend who made me and everyone he was with laugh.

Charles King

December 22, 2008

To a great person and friend who filled my days with lots of great memories. Nancy and I will miss you.

TJ Bear & Karan Baron

December 17, 2008

A great family man.
A great baseball man.
A great friend.
My hero.
I will miss you.

Prayers for Lisa, Freddy & Timmy
and family

Lovingly & Sadly
Bear & Karan Baron

postscript: Let's play a doubleheader when you pull me up to heaven when God tells me I am ready.

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