Dewey Lee Baxter

James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Dewey Lee Baxter of Sneads FL, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 28, 2013. Dewey was born in Jackson County on August 3, 1947. Dewey was drafted into the US Army in 1966 where he served his country for two years. Dewey married Betty Weeks Baxter on February 12, 1966. During their 47 years of marriage, they enjoyed their life together and especially their four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Mack and Maggie McKinnie of Sneads, paternal grandparents Lonnie and Fannie Baxter of Sneads. He is survived by his parents, Coy Lee and Essie Baxter of Sneads, FL, wife Betty Baxter of Sneads, son Michael Baxter and wife Melinda of Grand Ridge, a daughter Jessica Mercer and husband Adam of Sneads, four grandchildren which were the joy of his life, Marissa Baxter, Colton Mercer, McLane Baxter and Caden Mercer, three sisters, Sondra and husband Jeff Anderson of NC, Janet and husband Jose Zenil-Lopez of Grand Ridge, Becky and husband Larry Mitchell of Marianna. Dewey lived all of his life in Sneads FL , a community he loved. He worked at Florida State Hospital, where after 30 years of service he retired. Dewey was an active member of the Jackson County Sportsman Club for over 20 years where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and time spent with many special friends. In retirement years, one of Dewey's favorite past times was watching his grandchildren play travel baseball/softball. He often spoke of how proud he was of their accomplishments, both academically and athletically. They were truly the joy of his life. Dewey was the foundation in his children's lives Michael and Jessica. He instilled the importance of respect and continually reminded them that they were no better than anyone else. Dewey also enjoyed riding up the River Road every evening and enjoying God's many creations as well as the fishing trips he took on Lake Seminole with his family. The funeral service will be held Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 3:00 cst at Salem Wesleyan Church, 2764 Salem Church Road, Sneads, FL with Revs. Bill Mayo and Roger Meyers officiating. Burial will follow at the Salem Wesleyan Church Cemetery with James and Sikes Funeral Home, Maddox Chapel of Marianna directing. No visitation is planned.