Ralph Baxter

Ralph Baxter, 92, of Dellwood died Friday, April 29, 2011 at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, retired from Florida State Hospital as a carpenter. He loved farming and tending to his cows. Mr. Baxter was a charter member of Welcome Assembly of God Church where he served as a deacon for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Cora Lee Baxter; three sisters, and three brothers. Survivors include two sons, Richard Baxter and wife Sheri, Roger Baxter and wife Becky all of Dellwood; four daughters, Gennell Neel of Grand Ridge, Betty Miles of Sneads, Martha Matthews and Linda Mercer and husband Wayne, all of Dellwood; 16 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; a host of nieces and nephews and friends; special caregivers, Brittany Baxter and Lorice Powell. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Welcome Assembly of God Church with Revs. Jack Howell and Dr. Thomas Batts officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with James and Sikes Funeral Homes Maddox Chapel directing. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Welcome Assembly of God Church, 6784 Messer Road Grand Ridge, FL. 32442 Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to Welcome Assembly of God Church or Covenant Hospice. Expressions of sympathy may be made online at www.jamesandsikesfuneralhome.com