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Robert Baxter Obituary
BAXTER, Robert Robert O. Baxter, 63, of Moncks Corner, SC, a former general contractor for Palmetto Construction, Johnson Building Corp., and Hill Construction, died Thursday at his residence. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Sunday afternoon, Jan. 29, 2006, in the CHAPEL OF DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6:00 until 8:00 PM this Saturday evening. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Hospice of Charleston, 3870 Leeds Ave., Suite 101, Charleston, SC 29405. Mr. Baxter was born Nov. 10, 1942, in Reidsville, GA, a son of Frank Oris Baxter and Audrey Faye Rogers Baxter. He was a US Army veteran and a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. He attended Wingate Junior College and received an Associates Degree from Trident Technical College. Surviving are, his wife, Marsha Chandler Baxter; a daughter, Dana P. Kelly and Jim Brodie of Moncks Corner; a son, Robert O. Baxter, II, and his wife, Janel, of Moncks Corner; two sisters, Brenda Brabham and her husband, Ronnie, of Moncks Corner and Wanda Fleming and her husband, Robert, of St. Stephen; his mother-in-law, Mae Chandler; two sisters-in-law, Eva Anderson and her husband, Gary, of Pigeon Forge, TN, and Patty Carter and her husband, John, of Georgetown; two special aunts, Elva Day and Olive Miller. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.
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Kathy McGee
January 30, 2006
Marsha - I was so sorry to hear of Robert's passing. May God bless you and your family, especially during this sad time. It's been many years since our work (Public Works) paths crossed, but I've never forgotten you and have thought of you many times over the years. Take care.
Steven and Pat Chandler
January 30, 2006
Marsha,We are sorry about your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. God Bless!
Hettie Wiggins
January 30, 2006
Marsha and family, I was so sorry to hear about Robert. You and the family are in my prayers.
Ray and Charlene Smith
January 30, 2006
Dear Marsha and family,
Our hearts are grieved with you in your sadness, even though, we know that Robert is safe with the Lord Jesus. We pray that the Lord will bless and keep you always. We love you - each one - very much.
(John 14:1-3)
Joe and Brenda Mueller
January 28, 2006
We were so saddened by the news. I have heard lots of wonderful stories from mom and dad over the years about Robert. He will be missed by everyone. We are with you through prayer and spirit.
Ginger and Ray Morales
January 28, 2006
Dear Marsha,Bobby and Dana,
Are thoughts and prayers are with you all. Yall are very special to us and if there is anything we can do we will be there as you were for us in our time of grieve. May God be with you and give you peace and comfort.
Guerry & Diane Johnson
January 28, 2006
Our condolences to Marsha and her family for their loss. Robert will, no doubt, be missed by all who knew him and certainly be remembered for all his wonderful qualities. The construction community will always have great respect for Robert and his achievements. May the Lord bless him and his family.
sunny chandler-fultz
January 28, 2006
My thoughts are with you and your family. May you find comfort remembering the wonderful times you shared together.
Allen Morgan
January 28, 2006
So sorry to hear about Robert death. May God bless and keep the Baxter family during this time of lost.
Dickie and Anne Chandler
January 28, 2006
Our sympathy and condolence to Robert's Family.
Clint & Dianne Chandler
January 28, 2006
Our condolences to Marsha and her family in these sad times. Robert will surely be missed by all who knew him.
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