Jim Baxter

Jimmy Baxter, 70 of Haworth, passed away February 10, 2019 at his home.  He was born February 29, 1948, the son of Michael and Bess Baxter. 

A guitar player, Jimmy was a very talented musician. He wrote poetry and was well known for his writings.  He was a pipefitter and was also very talented with a cutting torch, often cutting out metal into objects of art.

He is survived by his mother, Bess Potts of Haworth; daughter, Jazzmun Brown of Haworth; brother and sisters-in-law, Dan and Fran Baxter of Haworth and Pam Baxter of Haworth; sister, Lila Wilkerson of Haworth; grandchildren, Thorn Potts, William and Robert Brown, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. 

Jimmy was preceded in death by his father, Michael Baxter; brother, Bruce Baxter; and step-father, Bobby Potts.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 15, 2019 at the Redland Cemetery in the Redland Community with Bro. Ed Walker officiating.  Interment will follow.

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