Obituary of Jerry Lee Baxter

Clarksville, IN - Jerry Lee Baxter, 82, passed peacefully in the early hours of March 10th 2020 at his home in Clarksville, In. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Luther Ray Baxter and Ova Christine Baxter of Shoals, In on December 12th 1937. He had four brothers; Ray Allen Baxter of Shoals, In., Larry Baxter of Fon du Lac, Wi., Jim Baxter of Williams, In. & Stephen Baxter of Shoals, In., He also had two sisters; Janice Williams of Williams, In. & April Simmerman of Bedford, In. He is survived by his Wife and Best Friend of 66 years, Lois Kay Baxter of Clarksville, In. Sons; William Baxter of Bedford, In. & Jeffrey Baxter of Clarksville, In. Daughters Robin Baxter of Bedford, In., Sherill Dulaney of Clarksville, In., & Heather Abbott of Clarksville, In. He was the loving patriarch of 15 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Ray Allen and Stephen Baxter. Jerry was active in the ministry from the late 1960's until his passing. He was a minister of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints & was a Pastor of the Restored Church of Jesus Christ. He owned & operated a successful business where worked alongside his wife, Lois Baxter for over 50 years. Visitation is Thursday March 12th, 2020 4-8pm & Funeral is Friday March 13th, 2020 at 1pm. Both services to be held at Day & Carter Mortuary in Bedford, In. Burial at Mount Olive cemetery following funeral service. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.