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- [S26] Berry Funeral Home, (www.berryfuneralhome.com), 7 Sep 2007.
Mary Kate Bailey Blazier obituary
- [S26] Berry Funeral Home, (www.berryfuneralhome.com), 31 Aug 2002.
Baxter, Dr. James L. (Doc), age 53, of Seymour, passed away suddenly August 31, 2002 at his home. He was very active in the Sertoma Club and the Boy Scouts of America. He was a member, choir member, and Lector of St Joseph the Carpenter Episcopal Church. Dr. Baxter attended TTU, received his doctorate in veterinary medicine from Auburn University. He was a veterinarian at Airport Animal Clinic, Crossroads Animal Clinic, Animal Clinic of Maynardville and Knoxville Pet Emergency Clinic. Preceded in death by mother, Mary Frances Baker Baxter. He was an avid fisherman. He made many friends in his 13 years of recovery through AA. He was a very loving husband and family man.
Survivors
Wife of 18 years, Sharon Baxter; daughter and son-in-law, Beth & Hawkeye Brown; daughters, Kathy Baxter and Crystal Baxter; son, Patrick Baxter; grandchildren, Kayla and Cody Graves; father, Tracy Baxter; brother, John T. & wife Carol Baxter; sister, Lynda "Susie" Baxter Acuff and husband Don; several nieces and nephews; special friends: Father Rob, David Clark, Scott Townsend, Tom Humpston, Patrick Carr, Frank Snyder and numerous others.
Service
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday, September 3, 2002 at St. Joseph the Carpenter Episcopal Church 345 Hardin Lane, Sevierville, Father Rob Henley officiating. Interment to follow in Highland South Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Matthew Acuff, Bo Baxter, Greg Baxter, Scott Townsend, Hawkeye Brown, Don Acuff, Andy Dugger, Jimmy Hickman. Because of his love for animals, in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Knoxville Pet Emergency Clinic 1819 Ailor Ave., Knoxville, TN 37921. Family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday at Berry Funeral Home Chapman Highway.
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