James Lee Baxter Obituary

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Start: 2023-05-18T18:00:00
End: 2023-05-18T20:00:00
Location: Smith & Sons Miller Chapel

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Lee Baxter (Columbia City, Indiana), who passed away at the age of 70, on May 9, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Richard L. Baxter and Clela M. Baxter (Wince) of Columbia City; his wife Donna Jean Wilfong; his children, Chad Baxter (Michele) of Columbia City and Mindy Plank (Jeff) of Auburn; his grandchildren, Damen, Katee Baxter, Andy, Jon Plank and Megan Perry; his great grandchildren, Emmett, Raven, Octavian, Pearl, Evelyn and Willow; his sisters, Elizabeth Walter (James) of Albuquerque, NM, Penny Haegert (Chris) of Larwill and Linda Ewing; and his brother-in-law David "Fuzz" Wilfong.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith & Sons Funeral Homes Inc

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June 19, 2023

Robert Brandenburg wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Donna and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our love and prayers are with you. Love Rob & Jimm Brandenburg-Schlup”

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Smith & Sons Miller Chapel
208 N Maple St, South Whitley, IN 46787

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208 N Maple St, South Whitley, IN 46787

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