BORN

1922

DIED

2013

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Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home

3321 Glynn Ave

Brunswick, Georgia

Harold Melvin Baxter, Sr. Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 2, 2013.

Harold Melvin Baxter, Sr., 91, of Brunswick, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2013 at Hospice of the Golden Isles. Harold was born July 17, 1922 to the late Wallace and Martha Baxter in Fort Payne, Alabama. While living in Alabama, he attended the University of Alabama where he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering. Mr. Baxter served his country with honor and distinction as an Army communications specialist during WWII, landing in England and taking part in the Normandy landings in France. He moved to Brunswick in 1956, where he was a member of the First Baptist Church and where he also started coaching the Elks Little League baseball team in 1959 and coached it for 19 years straight. For a total of 30 years he taught and coached both football and baseball. Many people have told the family that they don't know how their life would have been if not for Mr. Baxter's teaching, influence and being a positive role model. He enjoyed working with Allied Chemical Company, where he retired after many years of hard work and dedication. Harold loved his family, especially his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife: Florence C. Baxter of Brunswick; two sons: Mel Baxter (Lee) of St. Simons Island and Danny Baxter (Kasey) of Brunswick; four grandchildren: Brett Baxter, Samantha Crum (Jimmy), Brooke Baxter and Ashley Baxter and two great grandchildren: Dru and Kerrigan.
The family will receive friends from 5-7PM on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home. A celebration of life service will be held at 3:30PM on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at Chapel Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the First Baptist Church of Brunswick, (708 Mansfield Street, Brunswick, GA 31520) or to Hospice of the Golden Isles, (1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick, GA 31525)
Arrangements are under the direction of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home, www.edomillerandsons.com.

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November 8, 2013

Donny and Jennie Sanders

Sorry to hear about Mr. B's passing.

November 8, 2013

Rhonda Morgan Carmichael

It is never easy to say good-bye for now to a loved one - and especially one who has been such a cornerstone in our community. My thoughts and prayers are with you all for God's comfort.

November 5, 2013

Joe Baxter Brown

Florence, Judy and I are thinking of you, Danny, and Mel at this time. We are sorry that we are unable to be with you.

November 5, 2013

Joe and Judy Brown

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

November 5, 2013

cindy pierce

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. From United Community Bank Waycross Office.

November 5, 2013

Jimmy Brown

Thoughts and prayers to the family. The Browns were fortunate to have Mr. Baxter as a big part of our lives. Thank you Coach B for everything-God bless

November 4, 2013

Karen Stephens

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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