Official Obituary of
Terry Lee Baxter
October 3, 1957 ~ February 12, 2017 (age 59) 59 Years Old
Terry Baxter Obituary
Terry Lee Baxter, age 59 of Commerce, GA passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017.
He was the son of the late Eddie L. and Pauline Sailors Baxter, a member of Commerce Baptist Church, a mason, member of Gainesville Masonic Lodge where he was Past Master, member of The Order of The Eastern Star where he was also Past Master, is preceded in death by a son, Terry "Edward" Baxter and brother, Jerry Baxter.
Terry received his Associates Degree in Mortuary Science from Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service and spent a lifetime serving others in the funeral industry. He retired from Smith Funeral Home and spent a good part of his life working for Ivie Funeral Home. Terry was an avid fisherman and finished in many tournaments and rodeos.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Brackett Baxter of the residence; daughter, Angela (Chuck) Owens, Maysville; sister, Shirley Ann (Jim) Hollifield, Commerce; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Due to health concerns of close family members and the shock of Terry's passing we made quick decisions regarding his memorial and interment. At the request of close friends and other members of the community, we would like to extend a time now for others to pay their respects and sign Terry's book. A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Ivie Funeral Home from 5-7 pm. Please join Terry's family during this special time of remembrance.
Arrangements are in the care of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, GA.
1053 S. Elm Street
Commerce, GA, 30529
He was the son of the late Eddie L. and Pauline Sailors Baxter, a member of Commerce Baptist Church, a mason, member of Gainesville Masonic Lodge where he was Past Master, member of The Order of The Eastern Star where he was also Past Master, is preceded in death by a son, Terry "Edward" Baxter and brother, Jerry Baxter.
Terry received his Associates Degree in Mortuary Science from Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service and spent a lifetime serving others in the funeral industry. He retired from Smith Funeral Home and spent a good part of his life working for Ivie Funeral Home. Terry was an avid fisherman and finished in many tournaments and rodeos.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Brackett Baxter of the residence; daughter, Angela (Chuck) Owens, Maysville; sister, Shirley Ann (Jim) Hollifield, Commerce; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Due to health concerns of close family members and the shock of Terry's passing we made quick decisions regarding his memorial and interment. At the request of close friends and other members of the community, we would like to extend a time now for others to pay their respects and sign Terry's book. A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Ivie Funeral Home from 5-7 pm. Please join Terry's family during this special time of remembrance.
Arrangements are in the care of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, GA.
Memorial Gathering
SEP 14. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EDT)
Ivie Funeral Home1053 S. Elm Street
Commerce, GA, 30529
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