Howard Baxter, 85, of Shady Point, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2003, in Talihina. He was born Aug. 4, 1917 at Spiro. He was a veteran of World War II serving in Algeria-French Morocco, Tunisia, Southern France, Naples-Fogia, Rome-Arno Rhineland. His decorations included the American Defense Service Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Service Ribbon, EAME Service Ribbon, Silver Star, Bronze Star and Bronze Arrowhead.
Survivors include his wife Ruby Baxter of the home; two sons, Gary Baxter and wife Betty of Monroe, and Warner Baxter and wife Peggy of Poteau; one daughter, Euphia Gaye Beck and husband Steve of Poteau; one brother, Jack Baxter of Modesto, Calif.; seven grandchildren, Brandy Caldwell, Skip Baxter, Amber Evans, Dustin Beck, Dawn Beck, Tim Baxter and Cody Baxter; seven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones; and a host of beloved friends.
Services in Evans Chapel of Memories at Poteau. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery at Spiro under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.
Survivors include his wife Ruby Baxter of the home; two sons, Gary Baxter and wife Betty of Monroe, and Warner Baxter and wife Peggy of Poteau; one daughter, Euphia Gaye Beck and husband Steve of Poteau; one brother, Jack Baxter of Modesto, Calif.; seven grandchildren, Brandy Caldwell, Skip Baxter, Amber Evans, Dustin Beck, Dawn Beck, Tim Baxter and Cody Baxter; seven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones; and a host of beloved friends.
Services in Evans Chapel of Memories at Poteau. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery at Spiro under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.
Howard Baxter, 85, of Shady Point, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2003, in Talihina. He was born Aug. 4, 1917 at Spiro. He was a veteran of World War II serving in Algeria-French Morocco, Tunisia, Southern France, Naples-Fogia, Rome-Arno Rhineland. His decorations included the American Defense Service Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Service Ribbon, EAME Service Ribbon, Silver Star, Bronze Star and Bronze Arrowhead.
Survivors include his wife Ruby Baxter of the home; two sons, Gary Baxter and wife Betty of Monroe, and Warner Baxter and wife Peggy of Poteau; one daughter, Euphia Gaye Beck and husband Steve of Poteau; one brother, Jack Baxter of Modesto, Calif.; seven grandchildren, Brandy Caldwell, Skip Baxter, Amber Evans, Dustin Beck, Dawn Beck, Tim Baxter and Cody Baxter; seven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones; and a host of beloved friends.
Services in Evans Chapel of Memories at Poteau. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery at Spiro under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.
Survivors include his wife Ruby Baxter of the home; two sons, Gary Baxter and wife Betty of Monroe, and Warner Baxter and wife Peggy of Poteau; one daughter, Euphia Gaye Beck and husband Steve of Poteau; one brother, Jack Baxter of Modesto, Calif.; seven grandchildren, Brandy Caldwell, Skip Baxter, Amber Evans, Dustin Beck, Dawn Beck, Tim Baxter and Cody Baxter; seven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones; and a host of beloved friends.
Services in Evans Chapel of Memories at Poteau. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery at Spiro under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.
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